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To: DiViT who wrote (250)	4/7/1998 9:33:00 AM
From: Maya	Respond to of 324

Scientific-Atlanta and Sun Agree To Offer PersonalJava Technology on Explorer Digital Set-Tops - Developers have PersonalJava application environment choice for Explorer 2000 set-tops - - PersonalJava software can be downloaded to Explorer 2000 set-tops currently shipping - - PersonalJava to be ported to PowerTV operating system - ATLANTA, and PALO ALTO, Calif., April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific-Atlanta and Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW - news) today announced that Scientific- Atlanta has licensed Sun's PersonalJava(TM) application environment for the Explorer(R) 2000 advanced, interactive digital set-top. PersonalJava applications will be readily supported on currently available Explorer set- tops via a simple software download. With this agreement, Scientific-Atlanta will distribute PersonalJava technology with its digital set-tops. In a related announcement today, PowerTV, Inc. announced that it will port PersonalJava technology to the PowerTV(R) operating system, a real-time operating system for Explorer digital set-tops. The PersonalJava application environment was created specifically for network-connectable consumer devices that people use for communications, entertainment and mobile computing. One of the ideal devices for PersonalJava is advanced digital set-tops. The Scientific-Atlanta Explorer 2000 set-top is the only advanced digital set-top shipping this year. Advanced digital set-tops have high-throughput two-way communications and sufficient processing power, memory, and graphics to enable a wide variety of two-way, interactive applications for cable subscribers, including Internet access, video-on-demand, home shopping and IP telephony. As previously announced, nine U.S. and Canadian cable operators have stated that they plan 1998 deployments of Explorer set-tops, which comply with expected OpenCable specifications. ''This announcement adds to the momentum in the marketplace to streamline the development of interactive applications for digital broadband systems. PersonalJava gives content providers another developer-friendly tool to roll out interactive applications on our existing and future Explorer set-tops,'' said Allen Ecker, Scientific-Atlanta's president of subscriber systems. ''Sun Microsystems currently supplies the MicroSPARC(TM) II RISC microprocessor core for the Explorer 2000 set-top and we are pleased to extend this cooperation by adding Sun's PersonalJava software for our advanced, interactive digital set-tops,'' Ecker added. ''We're delighted that Scientific-Atlanta has licensed the PersonalJava platform from Sun,'' said Alan Baratz, president of JavaSoft, a business unit of Sun Microsystems. ''The combination of Scientific-Atlanta's robust Explorer set-top with Sun's PersonalJava technology will provide software developers with an avenue for rapidly deploying Java (TM) technology-based TV applications and applets.'' The digital set-top is the ''thin client'' portion of an overall digital broadband delivery system for interactive applications. To deliver applications, the set-top requires PC-like capabilities with a built-in microprocessor, an operating system and a scripting language, often called ''middleware.'' Application program interfaces (APIs) link the operating system, via middleware, to the application, which usually resides on the network server. To a large degree, the types of middleware available influence the willingness of content developers to build applications for a particular set-top. As previously announced, the Explorer set-top has HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) as its standard middleware and JavaScript(TM) is an optional scripting language. With the PersonalJava platform, the Explorer set-top offers a full range of solutions to promote rapid development of applications. Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. (http://www.sciatl.com) is a leading supplier of broadband communications systems, satellite-based video, voice and data communications networks, and worldwide customer service and support. Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision, ''The Network Is The Computer (TM),'' has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc., to its position as a leading provider of hardware, software and services for establishing enterprise-wide intranets and expanding the power of the Internet. With more than $9 billion in annual revenues, Sun can be found in more than 150 countries and on the World Wide Web at sun.com. ''Forward-looking statements,'' as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, may be included in this news release. A variety of factors could cause Scientific-Atlanta's actual results to differ from the anticipated results expressed in such forward-looking statements. Investors are referred to Scientific-Atlanta's Cautionary Statements (Exhibit 99 to the Company's most recent Form 10-Q), which statements are incorporated into this news release by reference. biz.yahoo.com Explorer is a registered trademark of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. PowerTV is a registered trademark of PowerTV, Inc. Sun, the Sun logo, Sun Microsystems, PersonalJava, and The Network Is The Computer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc., in the United States and other countries. All other products or brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. SOURCE: Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.

To: DiViT who wrote (250)	4/8/1998 9:08:00 AM
From: Maya	Respond to of 324

Intel-Microsoft TV-in-PC: biz.yahoo.com and biz.yahoo.com Intel, Microsoft to Align Efforts on Interactive TV Programming Microsoft to Include Support for Intel's Intercast Technology in Windows 98 SANTA CLARA, Calif., and REDMOND, Wash., April 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Intel Corp. [Nasdaq:INTC - news] and Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq ''MSFT'') today announced they will work together to provide an integrated platform for broadcasting interactive television content to PCs and other devices. To further this objective, Intel's Intercast(R) software will be integrated into appropriate Microsoft(R) products, starting with the WebTV(R) for Windows(R) feature of the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system. WebTV for Windows provides TV capabilities on the PC and supports a wide variety of services, including data broadcasting, an electronic program guide and interactive TV programming. Intel's Intercast technology allows television programmers to create full-screen interactive programming by combining TV with digital enhancements based on HTML. Intel and Microsoft view this as the first step toward development of a common framework for enhancing TV programming with data that will be available on a variety of platforms, including PCs equipped with TV tuners. The initial focus will be on analog broadcasts, expanding to digital broadcasting as the digital infrastructure develops. ''As broadcasters contemplate the move to digital TV, they are looking for ways to get on the air today with interactive programming,'' said Ron Whittier, senior vice president and general manager, content group, Intel. ''By working together, Intel and Microsoft can provide a unified environment for the development of next-generation content.'' ''Integrating Intercast technology into Windows 98 will provide an incentive for producers to create interactive content more quickly,'' said Craig Mundie, senior vice president, consumer platform division, Microsoft. ''Consumers will benefit from having more content to choose from, and producers will have a larger target audience for this new content.'' Intel, the world's largest chipmaker, is also a leading manufacturer of personal computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at intel.com. Founded in 1975, Microsoft 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. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. WebTV is a registered trademark of WebTV Networks Inc. Intercast is a registered trademark of Intel Corp. Other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. SOURCE: Microsoft Corporation

To: DiViT who wrote (250)	5/4/1998 9:09:00 AM
From: Maya	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 324

biz.yahoo.com Cable industry looks to future with digital networks By Aaron Pressman WASHINGTON, May 3 (Reuters) - As the cable television industry gathers this week to celebrate its 50th birthday, the emphasis will be decidedly on the next 50 years. Cable companies still garner the lion's share of revenues from traditional TV viewers tuning in to see HBO, CNN and other stalwarts, but new digital technologies are on the horizon, offering opportunities to rake in big money for Internet and telephone services. That has the top cable operators scrambling madly to hook up with high-tech companies. While few analysts expect major announcements at this week's National Cable Television Association meeting in Atlanta, wheeling and dealing among the various moguls will be rampant. Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates will address the group Monday and repeat his call for cable to speed the deployment of fast Internet connections for consumers. Microsoft last June agreed to invest $1 billion in Comcast Corp., the fourth-largest U.S. cable operator, to ''galvanize'' such efforts, Gates has said in the past. Microsoft, Sun Microsystems and Oracle are battling for a place in the cable industry's next generation software systems while hardware manufacturers seek contracts for building cable modems and new set-top boxes. But similar new technologies are also being deployed by potential cable competitors. The Baby Bells, also with Microsoft's blessing, recently announced plans to offer super-fast Internet links over ordinary phone lines using a technique called Digital Subscriber Line service. While aimed initially at the Internet crowd, DSL and some new wireless services could eventually pose a challenge to cable's core business by offering video programming as well. In the short-term, however, the cable outlook is extremely positive, analysts said. ''Finally most of the clouds have dissipated,'' said Merrill Lynch analyst Jessica Reif. ''We're super, super bullish.'' Internet and telephone services ''are not a big part now but obviously it's going to be in the future,'' Reif said. ''The next two years we'll see it start to add to growth rates.'' Online analyst Gary Arlen warned that the expansion of cable Internet offerings would be slowed by outdated systems used by many cable operators. ''Lots of systems don't yet have the capability for data, although it's changing fast,'' said Arlen, president of Arlen Communications. Some industry officials said they expected Oracle would announce a major deal with the cable Internet services RoadRunner, owned by Time Warner and MediaOne Express, owned by MediaOne But a spokeswoman for Roadrunner declined to confirm the speculation. ''We may not be making an announcement,'' said spokeswoman Sandy Colony. Since December, when Roadrunner and MediaOne Express agreed to merge, ''we have had ongoing conversations with a variety of Silicon Valley types and we definitely plan to make an announcement at some point but I wouldn't count on it at NCTA,'' she added. The two firms have about 75,000 customers using their super-fast Internet modems in the United States and plan to end 1998 with as many as 150,000. Oracle did not returns telephone calls. Time Warner and MediaOne, along with Tele-Communications Inc., definitely plan at least one announcement. The three firms said they will unveil a joint initiative on Monday to raise consumer awareness of cable Internet connections. (MSFT - news; CMCSA - news; SUNW - news; ORCL - news; TWX - news), (UMG - news).(TCOMA - news)

To: DiViT who wrote (250)	5/21/1998 1:49:00 PM
From: Maya	Respond to of 324

ATI announces the ATI DVD Player biz.yahoo.com ATI announces the ATI DVD Player Leads the industry as software DVD solution granted the Designed for Windows logo With the RAGE PRO TURBO(TM) AGP 2x chip, the lowest cost, highest quality DVD solution on the market TORONTO, Ontario, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- ATI Technologies Inc. (Toronto: ATY - news) today strengthened its lead in the DVD industry with the announcement today that its ATI DVD Player(TM) has been qualified to use Microsoft(TM)'s Designed for Windows 98 and Designed for Windows 95 logos. The ATI DVD Player, developed in conjunction with Quadrant International Inc. of Malvern, PA, provides computer manufacturers with the lowest cost, highest quality DVD solution on the market when coupled with ATI's RAGE PRO TURBO(TM) Accelerated Graphics Port 2X (AGP) chip with motion compensation. ATI and QI will also make a version available for non-ATI graphics products, allowing OEMs to implement software DVD across a full range of DVD-enabled product lines. These products, along with the ATI DVD Player version are eligible to be submitted to Microsoft Windows Quality Hardware Labs (WHQL) for logo testing. The logo testing provided by WHQL is a key milestone for increasing user satisfaction and reducing support costs. Products which pass this qualification may use the ''Designed for Windows'' logo, a symbol to customers that these products meet world-class standards for usability and total cost of ownership. The ATI DVD Player was qualified on a system featuring a 333 MHz Intel Pentium II with MMX, 32MB RAM using ATI RAGE Pro AGP graphics. The DVD Player also supports DVD playback in PCI systems on high end Pentium IIs, although performance and quality may vary depending on the system. ''Microsoft continues to encourage innovation and value in DVD by working with companies such as ATI to make solutions that provide the best possible quality at a reasonable cost to consumers,'' said Peter Biddle, DVD technical evangelist at Microsoft Corp [Nasdaq:MSFT - news]. ''The ATI-configured solution leads the industry in receiving Windows 95 and Windows 98 logos for DVD playback supporting DirectShow, thus ensuring support for next generation DVD applications today and into the future.'' Fully compatible with Windows 98 The ATI DVD Player is fully compatible with Windows 98, which provides native support for DVD drives and with the Windows 98 DirectShow multimedia API that offers the highest level of compatibility for multimedia applications. Windows 98 will be released in June of this year. ''Microsoft is excited to see that the ATI DVD Player has passed the rigorous Windows Logo testing standards on Windows 98,'' said John Temple, product manager for Microsoft Corp. ''The native support for DVD in Windows 98 combined with the ATI DVD Player and the ATI RAGE PRO TURBO chip provide a great way to add DVD capabilities to a PC.'' Certification for Dolby and Macrovision also announced The ATI DVD Player as well has received certification from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp. and, through ATI's ImpacTV2(TM) TV-out chip, ATI DVD Player also supports Macrovision 7 copy protection for legal display of protected DVD content. Both are required for full implementation of DVD systems that connect to TV sets. ''ATI has led the DVD charge, with its RAGE PRO TURBO chip and motion compensation in more systems from the top 10 computer makers than any other vendor,'' said Alan McCann, director of board marketing at ATI. ''To our customers, Microsoft qualification means ATI products meet world-class standards and the ATI DVD Player qualification will help us continue our lead in the DVD market.'' ''Quadrant International has worked very closely with ATI, marrying the capabilities of the RAGE PRO TURBO chip with those of our DVD decoding software technology,'' said Leonard Sharp, vice president of sales and marketing at Quadrant International Inc. ''Our collaborative efforts with ATI were instrumental in achieving full WHQL qualification for this DVD solution.'' RAGE PRO TURBO chip at the heart of ATI's DVD software solution At the heart of ATI's DVD solution is the RAGE PRO TURBO chip, the best platform for software DVD implementation. The RAGE PRO TURBO's 4-tap horizontal and 2-tap vertical highest quality video scaler supports full 720x480 video resolution and provides the best quality DVD playback at all graphics resolutions. Other RAGE PRO TURBO features include de-interlacing filter, video on graphics overlay, multistream video, color-space conversion, scatter-gather bus-master and planar YUV mode for the sharpest, most brilliant DVD images on the PC. The RAGE PRO TURBO chip's motion compensation technology assists the DVD software to produce the highest quality DVD images and playback. Motion compensation, along with an AGP 2X system, achieves full frame rates, and reduces CPU overhead when using software DVD, freeing up system resources to simultaneously perform other tasks, such as using email and Web browsing. Without hardware assist, full frame rates needed for quality DVD playback are not possible. ATI's DVD advantage available for the mobile market The full features, performance and DVD advantage of the RAGE PRO TURBO chip and the ATI DVD Player is also available for the mobile platform. ATI's RAGE LT PRO(TM) notebook chip offers notebook OEMs the opportunity to add full DVD acceleration to mobile computers, enabling business users to take advantage of not only the best images DVD can produce, but also the high storage capacity of the DVD disk. (WHQL qualification for the ATI DVD Player on the mobile platform will be announced separately.) RAGE PRO TURBO's Motion Compensation provides DVD at no additional cost The high quality achieved through the ATI DVD Player and ATI's motion compensation that is built into every chip, offers computer-makers who opt for the RAGE PRO TURBO chip the opportunity to include a full DVD solution at virtually no additional cost, as it removes the need to add DVD hardware. System costs can be reduced by as much as $100 if dedicated DVD hardware is not required. The ATI DVD Player is ideal for an array of today's most popular microprocessors, from 266MHz Celeron or MMX Pentium II systems upwards (WHQL qualification for these platforms and other 266MHz systems to be announced separately). The ATI DVD Player provides modular video decoding which produces increasing quality as the power of the CPU increases. As well, multiple algorithms utilized in the software provide for high performance video acceleration, regardless of the VGA technology or CPU speed. Algorithms have also been maximized to take full advantage of the CPU and operating system, lowering CPU utilization. Benefits and features of the ATI DVD Player include full frame rate operation, with no frame drops, even on the lowest recommended 266MHz processor. As well, systems can be operated at any resolution or color depth, full scalability of the video window, up to full screen, and compatibility for MCI and Microsoft DirectShow. Price and Availability The ATI DVD Player will be available in June, 1998, to all OEM customers at a price range of $10 for minimum quantities of 10,000 units (exclusive of Dolby licensing fees.) About Quadrant International Inc. Quadrant International(QI) is an expert provider of digital video solutions to manufacturers of PCs, consumer electronics products and PC-based convergence devices. QI addresses the convergence of business and consumer markets through a full line of hardware and software products designed around a unique modular architecture that provides a consistent look and feel across technology platforms. Delivering the best overall system performance and integration, QI provides flexible and cost-effective solutions to a spectrum of OEM and technology partners. Founded in 1994, QI is headquartered near Philadelphia PA and has offices in California, Japan and Germany. ATI Corporate Profile ATI Technologies Inc., the world's largest supplier of 3D graphics and multimedia technology, designs, manufactures and markets innovative and award- winning multimedia solutions and graphics components for personal computers. An ISO 9002 company, ATI is one of the world's leading suppliers of video and 2D/3D graphics accelerators to OEM and retail customers. Founded in l985, ATI employs more than 1,000 people at headquarters in Thornhill, Ontario, and in offices in the United States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan and Malaysia. ATI is a public company whose shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange. For other ATI news releases visit our web site at atitech.com. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice. SOURCE: ATI Technologies, Inc.