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To: Ramsey Su who wrote (3572)	9/16/1998 10:56:00 AM
From: Starlight	Respond to of 10309

Another mention of Wind River - PATRIOT SCIENTIFIC'S PSC1000 MICROPROCESSOR GAINS MORE SOFTWARE FOR DEVELOPING EMBEDDED AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS BUSINESS EDITORS NEW RESULTS INDICATE PSC1000 OUTDISTANCES ALL COMPETITORS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 1998--Patriot Scientific Corp. (OTCBB:PTSC.O) today said it has partnered with FORTH Inc. to bring its well-accepted development tools to Patriot's powerful PSC1000 microprocessor for developers in the embedded and industrial application marketplace. The company also said FORTH Inc.'s initial overall tests indicate the processor is significantly faster than all 32 bit processors when utilizing FORTH's new SwiftX integrated cross-development system. "The PSC1000 is an extremely fast processor and its overall performance levels are superior to any microprocessor that we have tested in relation to our new software," said FORTH Inc.'s president, Elizabeth Rather. "This processor and our software are both based upon stack architectures, which makes the PSC1000 a perfect match for the FORTH language." She noted that comparative results are available at www.forth.com. Forth software was specifically designed for embedded and control applications. In this instance, a Forth compiler and interactive development system are combined with Patriot's unique blend of register and stack-based architecture to achieve superior results. The Forth compiler allows programmers to write in a higher level language, translating it into the computer code that drives the Patriot microprocessor. Forth is used in everything from NASA space shuttle simulator instrumentation to Federal Express hand held package tracking systems, as well as point of sale terminals, medical devices, home appliances, test instruments and communication devices. In these and many other application areas, Forth has shortened development time while producing small, fast, reliable programs. "We are especially pleased with the performance of the PSC1000 when stacked up against its competition," said Jim Lunney, Patriot's president and chief executive officer. "This collaborative effort with FORTH is part of Patriot's ongoing mission to enhance the pedigree of the PSC1000 by adding "Best of Breed" software to this low cost, high performance microprocessor." "In recent weeks, we have announced other significant developments towards that goal, including the licensing of Sun Microsystem's (Nasdaq:SUNW.O) PersonalJava 1.1 platform to accelerate development of the processor, Lunney continued. "We have also licensed Wind River Systems' (Nasdaq:WIND.O) real-time operating system for the processor, and begun installing onto the processor in partnership with Sorrento Valley Systems. "This latest enhancement, marrying software and hardware with extremely complimentary architectures, further positions the PSC1000 to be the processor of choice in embedded systems," the CEO said. "The PSC1000/SwiftX solution is intended to be the very best answer for instrumentation, process control, industrial sensor applications and anywhere else there is a need for real-time data acquisition, analysis and control." Founded in 1987, Patriot Scientific Corp. designs, markets and manufactures: the PSC1000, based on the patented ShBoom technology, a 32 bit microprocessor targeted at Java and Internet appliances as well as the traditional embedded systems markets; high-performance ISDN Basic Rate and Primary Rate products for digital communications; and ground penetrating radar and ionized gas antenna technologies. For more information on Patriot Scientific Corp., visit www.ptsc.com. FORTH Inc., with headquarters in Manhattan Beach, Calif., was founded by the original developers of the FORTH programming language, and is the oldest company providing Forth-based systems and services. For more than 25 years, it has provided custom programming and engineering services, along with a full line of Forth-based development systems for embedded systems real-time PC applications, Windows and MacOS programming, and the EXPRESS industrial package. Java and PersonalJava are registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc. Wind River Systems is a registered trademark of Wind River Systems Inc. SwiftX is a registered trademark of FORTH Inc. Safe Harbor statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this news release looking forward in time involve risks and uncertainties, including the risks associated with the effect of changing economic conditions, trends in the products markets, variations in the companies cash flow, market acceptance risks, technical development risks, seasonality and other risk factors detailed in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

To: Ramsey Su who wrote (3572)	9/17/1998 3:55:00 PM
From: w2j2	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 10309

Merril forgets the biggest winner in this space: WIND NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Merrill Lynch & Co.'s technology analysts issued a report Thursday that forecasts an eventual move away from the personal computer as the industry's focal point. The report, which summarized a larger document being sent to clients, lists 11 technology trends and 22 stocks that should benefit from them. The firm said it sees a shift in the industry away from personal computers as the driver of computer-hardware growth. In semiconductors, there will be a move from PC-centric chips toward those that power communications devices, according to the report. Broadcom Corp. (BRCM) and PMC-Sierra Inc. (PMCS) are among the companies Merrill Lynch projects will benefit the most from this shift. Further, according to the report, the next hardware category will be appliances, "representing a shift from general-purpose to specialized computing." Network Appliance Inc. (NTAP) and Sun Microsystems Inc. (SUNW) are two companies that will benefit here, according to the report. Tough times in the chip-equipment industry will likely result in consolidation, especially given the low valuations of some of the smallest companies in the sector. Brooks Automation Inc. (BRKS) is one company likely to benefit from this trend, Merrill Lynch said. Some of the industry's best-known names are missing from Merrill Lynch's list: Dell Computer Corp. (DELL) and Intel Corp. (INTC) are two notable absences. Steve Milunovich, the enterprise hardware analyst, said the firm is still bullish on some stocks that weren't included in the report, which focused on big-picture issues. The Merrill Lynch report forecasts that data traffic will come close to exceeding the amount of voice information traveling across networks by 2003. The firm sees strong demand for telecom equipment for the next few years and projects that mergers and acquisitions in the sector should accelerate this fall. Stocks that could benefit include Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) and Lucent Technologies Inc. (LU). The firm said it is still enthusiastic about potential growth in the Internet space, with growth likely in electronic-commerce and on-line health-care companies. Internet-related companies mentioned in the report include America Online Inc. (AOL), Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), Galileo International Inc. (GLC), Sterling Commerce Inc. (SE), Cerner Corp. (CERN) and IDX Systems Corp. (IDXC). In enterprise software, the firm sees a shift toward programs that enhance manufacturing and delivering goods and services. Two companies likely to benefit here include i2 Technologies Inc. (ITWO) and Oracle Corp. (ORCL), the report states. The firm sees a transformation in the electronic-equipment supply chain, aiding Molex Inc. (MOLXA) and Solectron Corp. (SLR). Merrill Lynch claims that services will become the "ultimate value-added segment" of the technology field. Companies likely to benefit include Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC) and Ciber Inc. (CBR), the report said. Merrill Lynch also sees consolidation in the mechanical design software space, mentioning Structural Dynamics Research Corp. (SDRC) and Visio Corp. (VSIO) as two likely winners. - Christopher Grimes; 201-938-5253