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To: DiViT who wrote (29419)	2/12/1998 2:48:00 PM
From: Don Dorsey	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

I thought most DVD drives would play a CD. Can anyone clarify? Access Puts DVD, CD-ROM in Same Box By Gregory Quick Laguna Niguel, Calif. 2:00 p.m. EST Thur., Feb. 12, 1998 Access Software recently began shipping Overseer, the third title in its Tex Murphy interactive mystery series and the first to carry both the DVD and CD-ROM format in the same box. "While it is more expensive this way, it was something we felt we had to do," said William Fitts, Access' vice president of sales and marketing. "We did not want to ... punish our customers who might have a CD-ROM drive now but upgrade in the near future by forcing them to buy a new version of the program to run on an upgraded system," Fitts said. The program carries a $79.95 SRP. In addition, the company has developed a workbook for its channel partners that includes comprehensive information about the company. The workbook, which will be shipped quarterly to retail sales associates, buyers and managers, includes a one-page synopsis of each of the company's software programs. Included are 25- to 50-word descriptions of each product, its pricing, hardware requirements and main selling features. It also lists all of the promotional programs for retailers, so they can see what will be available for them, along with corporate contact information.

To: DiViT who wrote (29419)	2/12/1998 3:17:00 PM
From: BillyG	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

INTC's new graphics chip -- I wonder what it's AGP interface will be used for? Intel says it "will enables a new generation of 'graphically stunning' consumer and business applications in personal computers."............... techweb.cmp.com A service of Semiconductor Business News, CMP Media Inc. Story posted at 2:30 p.m. EST/11:30 a.m. PST, 2/12/98 Intel launches Pentium II graphics chip SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Intel Corp. today rolled out its newest graphics accelerator chip optimized for Pentium II-based computers. The microprocessor giant said its Intel740 contains a hyperpipelined 3-D architecture and powerful 2-D and video accelerator capable of supporting life-like images on PCs. The Intel740 was co-developed with Real 3D Inc. of Orlando, Fla., a two-year-old company that is 80% owned by Lockheed Martin Corp. and 20% by Intel. Development of the graphics accelerator chip began in mid-1996, according to Real 3D, which in January announced that Intel had made a multimillion-dollar investment in the company in return for a 20% stake. Real 3D was spun out of Lockheed in January 1996. The Intel740 is scheduled to be available in production volume quantities for third-party graphics vendors and OEM manufacturers this month. It is priced at $34.75 each in quantities of 10,000, Intel said. "The Intel740's hyperpipelined 3-D architecture enables mainstream PC users to experience unique graphics quality and performance for a new generation of exciting applications such as arcade-style 3-D games and movie-quality DVD titles," said Avtar Saini, vice president and general manager of Intel's Platform Components Division. Intel said its graphics chip has been designed to balance performance across the Pentium II processor platform. It utilizes the Pentium II processor's advanced floating point unit as well as the AGPsets' high bandwidth and graphics-enhancing capabilities. Intel predicted that the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) interface coupled with the advanced graphics technology inside the Intel740 will enables a new generation of "graphically stunning" consumer and business applications in personal computers.