To: Dan3 who wrote (140699 ) 8/2/2001 9:49:56 AM From: herb will Respond to of 186894 Hey Dan, Article in the Intel Developer Update Magazine regards upcoming Windows XP is very interesting and suggest a big push to sell Pentium 4’$ developer.intel.com A few highlights in the article. “The introduction of Microsoft Windows* XP consumer operating system and the availability of Intel® Pentium® 4 processors at mainstream price points is generating a powerful platform shift for the PC industry” “ Microsoft has announced a launch date of October 25, 2001 for Windows XP. To help system builders benefit from this momentum, Intel is introducing four new mainstream Pentium 4 processor-based desktop boards offering support for multiple memory types and Intel's Pentium 4 processor roadmap. “ “The introduction of Windows XP will likely represent one of the most highly publicized transitions in the history of the PC industry.” “Intel® Desktop Board:Your Choice for Windows XP Intel® Desktop Board CD multimedia-ready. With the proliferation of DVD and CD-RW devices, users must be equipped with the essential software components they need. Intel desktop boards include a comprehensive selection of applications and utilities designed to enable the best possible user experience. The Intel desktop board CD includes: Norton Internet Security*–includes Norton Antivirus*, Norton Personal Firewall*, Norton Privacy Control*, Norton AntiVirus*, and Norton Parental Control*. RealPlayer* Basic–optimum performance with Internet streaming media. RealJukebox* Basic–record and manage MP3 music files. SoundMAX* with SPX–3D positional sound with advanced audio rendering technology NTI CD-Maker 2000*–create audio and data CDs. Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot–speeds Power On Self Test (POST) routine in speed system boot with Windows XP to cut boot time to as little as 20 seconds. Intel® Active Monitor–alerts users of thermal issues or fan failures.”(How about that, Dan, fan failures) Pretty neat. I think I see AMD thru the smoke in my rear view mirror! Herb