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NVIDIA Showcases Cutting-Edge Technology at WinHEC 2002

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Bill Gates, Microsoft's chairman and chief software architect, took the stage at the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) to demonstrate cutting-edge NVIDIA-based technology in his keynote address. Gates showcased the concept of "Personal Supercomputing," where a real-time fluid dynamics simulation ran on a cluster of 64-bit servers, powered by NVIDIA Quadro-based workstations and high-powered DLP projectors. This technology has the potential to revolutionize scientific research and complex data analysis.

Key Takeaways:

  • NVIDIA demonstrated "Personal Supercomputing" technology at WinHEC 2002, showcasing a real-time fluid dynamics simulation on a cluster of 64-bit servers.
  • The demonstration featured NVIDIA Quadro-based workstations and high-powered DLP projectors, enabling a 3D display of the simulation for 2,500+ attendees.
  • Jim Allchin, Microsoft's vice president of the Platforms Group, showcased "Always Ready" technology, which allows PCs to appear as if they are "shut down," reducing power consumption by 30-40%.
  • "Always Ready" technology is a joint project between Microsoft, NVIDIA, and First International Computer, Inc. (FIC).
  • Bradley Carpenter, director of Windows Hardware and Driver Quality at Microsoft, discussed high-definition audio and Universal Audio Architecture (UAA), a Microsoft-led initiative to improve audio quality on Windows-based PCs.

Statistics:

  • 2,500+ attendees witnessed the real-time fluid dynamics simulation at WinHEC 2002.
  • 64-bit servers were used in the demonstration of "Personal Supercomputing" technology.
  • "Always Ready" technology reduces power consumption by 30-40%.
  • NVIDIA employs over 1,800 people worldwide.

Sources:

  • "NVIDIA Corporation." (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020613/NVDALOGO)
  • PRNewswire-AsiaNet (May 6)
  • NVIDIA Corporation's press release
  • Microsoft Corporation's Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC)
  • NVIDIA Corporation's Web site at http://www.nvidia.com
  • Securities and Exchange Commission filings, such as the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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