National Instruments Announces Compatibility with Microsoft Windows 98

National Instruments, a leading supplier of computer-based measurement and automation products, has announced that its software and hardware products for measurement and automation applications are now compatible with the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system. This compatibility ensures that engineers and scientists can upgrade to the latest operating system while maintaining their investment in National Instruments' products. The company's application software products, such as LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI, deliver backward compatibility with the Microsoft Windows 95 and/or Microsoft Windows 3.1 operating systems.

Key Takeaways:

• National Instruments has announced compatibility of its software and hardware products with Microsoft Windows 98, allowing engineers and scientists to upgrade to the latest operating system while maintaining their investment.
• The company's application software products, including LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI, deliver backward compatibility with Microsoft Windows 95 and/or Microsoft Windows 3.1 operating systems.
• New hardware products, such as data acquisition and computer-based instruments, offer engineers and scientists new and more capable tools for measurement and automation applications with Microsoft Windows 98-based PCs.
• National Instruments has taken a leadership position in delivering products built on Microsoft technology to the engineering and scientific community, said Rob Bennett, group product manager, Windows Platform, Microsoft Corp.
• The company's commitment to ensuring customers can take advantage of the latest operating system advances is evident in its products available today, reflecting its commitment to Microsoft technology, such as ActiveX.
• National Instruments' products are designed to meet the needs of engineers and scientists, providing PC-based measurement and automation tools that are compatible with the latest Microsoft operating systems.

Statistics:

• National Instruments manufactures hundreds of software and hardware products used in test, measurement, and industrial automation applications.
• The company's products are used to acquire, analyze, and display data and to monitor and control processes.
• National Instruments stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol NATI.
• The company was founded in 1976 and has been a leading supplier of computer-based measurement and automation products.

Sources:

• BUSINESS WIRE, June 25, 1998
• National Instruments' Web site at: www.natinst.com/news/releases/jun9806.htm
• National Instruments' Investor Relations Department at 512/349-5090