Mt. Rainier Initiative Aims to Simplify CD-RW Use and Boost Adoption

Strategic Insights -

The Mt. Rainier initiative, a joint effort by industry leaders Compaq, Microsoft, Philips, and Sony, aims to increase the adoption of CD ReWritable (CD-RW) drives in the PC environment by improving their ease-of-use and compatibility. The initiative aims to enable operating system support for CD-RW drives, making it easier for consumers to use CD-RW technology.

Industry experts predict that more than 3 billion CD-R/RW discs will ship this year, and CD-RW drive shipments are expected to exceed 30 million. The Mt. Rainier group is working to ensure the continued success of the CD-RW format by developing industry standards and simplifying the "drag and drop" experience.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Mt. Rainier initiative is a joint effort by Compaq, Microsoft, Philips, and Sony to improve the adoption of CD-RW drives in the PC environment.
  • The initiative aims to increase ease-of-use and compatibility of CD-RW by enabling operating system support of CD-RW drives.
  • Industry experts predict that more than 3 billion CD-R/RW discs will ship this year, and CD-RW drive shipments will exceed 30 million.
  • The benefits of the initiative include enhanced "drag and drop" experience, reduced overall system cost, and additional functionality for the PC industry.
  • Compaq, Philips, Sony, and Microsoft are leading the initiative, and other companies such as NEC, Samsung, and Ricoh have announced their support.
  • The initiative's goals align with Compaq's objectives of simplifying customers' experience and lowering overall costs.

Statistics:

  • More than 3 billion CD-R/RW discs are expected to ship this year.
  • CD-RW drive shipments are predicted to exceed 30 million.
  • Over 300 million CD-ROM drives are installed worldwide, providing a large market potential for CD-RW.
  • The Mt. Rainier group aims to simplify the "drag and drop" experience and improve ease-of-use and compatibility of CD-RW.

Sources:

  • Business Editors, SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2000
  • About Compaq, Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company.
  • About Microsoft, Founded in 1975.
  • About Philips, Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands.
  • About Sony Corporation, Leading manufacturer of audio, video, game, communications, and information technology products.