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To: Paul Engel who wrote (42500)	12/17/1997 12:03:00 AM
From: Night Writer	Respond to of 186894

Sorry if this has been posted. NW Subj: Compaq, Intel and Microsoft Announce Completion of the... Date: 97-12-16 13:04:36 EST Compaq, Intel and Microsoft Announce Completion of the Virtual Interface Architecture Specification New Specification Sets Direction for Open, Flexible and Highly Scalable Clustered Server Solutions HOUSTON, SANTA CLARA, Calif., and REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Compaq Computer Corp., Intel Corp. and Microsoft Corp. today announced that the Virtual Interface (VI) Architecture version 1.0 specification has been completed and is now publicly available. First announced in April, the specification will enable a new class of scalable cluster products offering high performance, low total cost of ownership and broad applicability. More than 100 companies have contributed to the definition of this specification. Products based on the VI Architecture specification are scheduled to become available in 1998. These include high-performance system area network (SAN) interface cards, high-speed, scalable switches for these SANs, as well as database products. A SAN is a specialized network optimized for the reliability and performance requirements of clusters. The VI Architecture specification provides an industry-standard high-speed cluster communication interface that promises substantial benefits for distributed enterprise computing. Distributed enterprise computing requires very-low-latency, high-bandwidth communications. The VI Architecture can dramatically improve the performance of distributed applications by reducing the latency associated with critical message-passing operations. This new paradigm helps enable delivery of the enterprise-class scalability and availability that businesses need for high-performance, mission-critical applications, at price/performance levels that cannot be attained by traditional communications or proprietary clustering technologies. The VI Architecture specification is media, processor and operating system independent. The software interface will support a variety of efficient programming models to simplify development and ensure performance, while the hardware interface will be compatible with industry-standard networking protocols as well as specialized SAN products available from a variety of vendors. Broad industry support behind the VI Architecture specification will spur rapid growth in high-performance cluster solutions. Historically, there has always been a trade-off between performance and platform independence. The VI Architecture allows full optimization to the underlying hardware capability with no trade-off in platform independence. The VI Architecture version 1.0 specification is publicly available at viarch.org. This site lists the companies that have contributed to the creation of the VI Architecture specification. Compaq Computer, a Fortune 100 company, is the fifth-largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of personal computers, delivering useful innovation through products that connect people with people, and people with information. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products can be found at compaq.com or by calling 800-OK-COMPAQ. Product information and reseller locations can be obtained by calling 800-345-1518. Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of personal computer, networking and communications products. Additional information is available at intel.com. Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use, each designed with the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every day. NOTE: Microsoft is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. Other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. SOURCE Microsoft Corp. CO: Microsoft Corp.; Compaq Computer Corp.; Intel Corp. ST: Washington IN: CPR MLM SU: PDT

To: Paul Engel who wrote (42500)	12/17/1997 12:32:00 AM
From: Kashish King	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 186894

I would not understimate the impact an Intel hosted Java OS NC will have either. IBM will launching a full-scale assault with a $49, secure, distributed, scaleable office-pack called eSuite in a few short weeks. The banks and several other large institutions are a virtual shoe-in for that product and we should see NT's luster start to fade as open, existing, road-tested solutions like CORBA and Java accelerate. Microsoft will throw hundreds of people and millions of dollars at problems which have already been solved by thousands of people at a cost of tens of millions because the superior solutions are open versus proprietary. This is finally coming back to bite them. Intel does not need the Microsoft anchor around its neck.

To: Paul Engel who wrote (42500)	12/17/1997 1:00:00 AM
From: Jay	Respond to of 186894

Paul Re "two, three, four or five billion dollar market segment" IMHO It is far more serious for MSFT than that - they are in danger of becoming irrelevant on the desktop as well - as Rod pointed out. It will all take time to play out - but I think this is a very positive development (I am a MSFT and SUNW shareholder too) for Intel -- go Andy go! The futures and Yahoo Intl are looking good for a change - Paul F. and his buddy bears better cover fast!

To: Paul Engel who wrote (42500)	12/17/1997 1:16:00 AM
From: Sonki	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

Paul,and jay re: intel/sunw/hwp/msft thankx all this sounds good, but what about when sun comes up with their own version of Merced? this would be like msft makeing their own pentiums, what about hWP? why can't the Hwp contribute towards the OS? hwp has unix os that intel could have used. i wonder what kind of pe would be justified for MSFT if they were not going to be used for Merced OS? who would pay 50 pe for a caable and entertainment? do you think Sunw pe would then atleast goto 30-35pe? Maybe intel is just putting a little pressure on MSFT but will use NT after all? Maybe 9 women can make a baby in one month?

To: Paul Engel who wrote (42500)	12/17/1997 1:33:00 PM
From: Harry Landsiedel	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

Paul Engel. Re: Intel & Sun. Thanx for your excellent post (as usual). What impact will this have on companies like CPQ/Tandem? Would McNeely license Solaris to other companies? HL