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Microsoft repeatedly threatened its ally Intel in the late 1990s as it sought to maintain its control over the burgeoning Internet market. Intel executives testified in court that Microsoft threatened to withhold support for new Intel microprocessors unless it abandoned its own software efforts and favored Microsoft over Internet rivals.
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A low-power, low-cost microprocessor design from the Californian semiconductor company Rise Technology may disrupt the notebook and desktop markets by offering affordable yet feature-rich systems to consumers. Rise Technology unveiled its mP6 family of computer chips at a conference in San Jose, with technology distributor QD Innovative Computers signing up
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Marshall Industries, a leading distributor of industrial electronic components and production supplies, has announced that it will conclude its relationship with Xilinx Inc. effective December 31, 1998. This decision is part of Marshall's strategy to reduce its North American distribution network and focus on supporting its customers with
Semiconductor industry
BancBoston Robertson Stephens' senior semiconductor equipment analyst, Sue Billat, has upgraded the semiconductor equipment industry and several key players, including Applied Materials, ASM Lithography, ETEC Systems, and KLA-Tencor. Billat believes that the sector has hit bottom and will see increasing technology buys from leading chipmakers, driven by DRAM stabilization
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) relies on Teradyne's J973 VLSI Test Systems to produce K6-2 processors with innovative 3DNow!(TM) technology. The J973's performance and Teradyne's strength as a global supplier have played a significant role in helping AMD ramp up quickly to meet the
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A heated debate is underway over the appropriate role of government regulation in the rapidly evolving information age. The Justice Department and various corporations, including Microsoft and Intel, are clashing over allegations of antitrust violations and market dominance. At the core of the issue is the question of when powerful
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Intel's latest high-performance processor, the Pentium II Xeon at 450 MHz, is designed for dual-processor workstations and servers, promising accelerated performance and expansion of the workstation and server market. The new processor is set to arrive in systems from top vendors such as Compaq, Dell, and HP, with
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As the operating system develops, Linux is showing signs of widespread acceptance, with major companies like Intel, Netscape, and Oracle announcing plans to make products available for Linux. However, the question remains: is Linux for the average user? Not if they are a beginner or technically faint of heart. Linux
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Despite industry-wide concerns about a slump in the microprocessor market, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) reported an unexpected return to profitability in its third quarter, boosted by strong sales of its K6-2 microprocessor. This accomplishment marks the second consecutive surprise profit announcement from a major chip company, with Motorola Inc.
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Chrysler Corporation, in a bid to modernize its engineering design and manufacturing processes, has announced plans to adopt Intel Architecture and Microsoft Windows NT Workstation for its critical applications. The company will begin the rollout of Intel Pentium II Xeon-based workstations running Windows NT in early 1999, with the primary
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The development of mobile equipment, particularly in the cellular phone market, has driven demand for smaller and more efficient memory solutions. In response to this need, Fujitsu, NEC, and Toshiba have jointly agreed upon specifications for a Stacked Multi-Chip Package (MCP) that integrates NOR flash memory and static RAM (SRAM)
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Microsoft Corporation is asking a judge to block Government lawyers from raising charges concerning its relations with Intel Corporation, Apple Computer Inc., and others at its forthcoming antitrust trial. The software giant argues that it cannot properly defend itself against all the charges, given the time constraints imposed by District
