Re: "vendors seriously into the visualization market would be running a big risk by not offering an Athlon 4 based workstation. Remember, the users of workstations don't buy into all the raw MHz bull. "
You are absolutely correct.
They buy in to the stability and long term reliability of the platforms - and to date, Compaq, HP, IBM, Dell, Gateway, NEC, etc. have been providing DUAL Intel Pentium II and III workstations - and now have new Dual XEON workstations to offer.
And on Tuesday, Intel will be offering the FASTEST FPU processor in the ITanium - and well established OEMs (can you guess a few) will be offering 2-way and 4-way SMP Itanium systems.
And guess what software will be running on these ?
Yep !!!
3D STudio Max !!!
"In addition, Discreet(TM), a division of Autodesk and a leader in digital content creation, last January was the first to demonstrate native 3D modeling and animation on the Itanium processor with its 3d studio max® software."
Of course, The AthWiper will have a PRICE advantage !
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SOURCE: Autodesk, Inc.
Autodesk Announces Support for Intel New Itanium Processor
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK - news), the world's leading design and digital content creation company, today announced its support for the new Intel® Itanium(TM) processor. Autodesk is dedicating engineering efforts to optimize future versions of its leading design platforms, including AutoCAD®, Autodesk Inventor(TM), and VISION*® software, to take advantage of the performance enhancements that Itanium will provide. In addition, Discreet(TM), a division of Autodesk and a leader in digital content creation, last January was the first to demonstrate native 3D modeling and animation on the Itanium processor with its 3d studio max® software.
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Autodesk and Discreet will be participating at the Intel eXCHANGE in San Francisco on October 10, and will provide demonstrations of 3d studio max running on an Itanium-based workstation.
``Our customers can be very demanding when it comes to performance,'' said Scott Borduin, chief technology officer of Autodesk. ``In many cases their success hinges on the use of our software, so their high expectations are warranted, and the challenge of delivering software that makes our customers more effective is our passion. We've always worked closely with Intel to ensure optimum performance on their platforms, and the Itanium processors will give us and our customers a significant leap forward.''
``Autodesk's support of our Itanium processor is important, and we've been working closely with them to ensure we address their needs,'' said Anand Chandrasekher, VP, Intel Architecture Group, and director of the Intel Architecture Marketing Group. ``All of Autodesk's design products -- from the graphics rich 3d studio max to the AutoCAD design platform -- will benefit from the outstanding floating-point performance that the Itanium processor delivers.''
About Autodesk
Autodesk is the world's leading design and digital content creation resource. The company provides software and Internet portal services to help customers drive business through the power of design. One of the largest software companies in the world, Autodesk helps designs become a reality for more than 4 million customers in over 150 countries. For more information, contact any Authorized Autodesk® Reseller, call Autodesk at 800-964-6432, or visit www.autodesk.com. Discreet product information is available at 800-869-3504 or on the Web at www.discreet.com. Autodesk shares are traded on the Nasdaq international market under the symbol ADSK.
NOTE: Autodesk, AutoCAD, 3d studio max, and VISION* are registered trademarks, and Autodesk Inventor and Discreet are trademarks, of Autodesk, Inc., in the United States and/or certain other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks are used solely for the purpose of identification and belong to their respective holders.
SOURCE: Autodesk, Inc.
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