Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Technology Stocks : Intel Corporation (INTC) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Brian Malloy who wrote (81295)	5/21/1999 2:58:00 AM
From: Paul Engel	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

Brian & Intel Investors - Rise Receives Windows Compatibility certificate from Microsoft. Let's see how many brain dead journalists predict the impending demise of Intel now that Rise's CPUs are "flooding the market" ! Paul {==========================} newsalert.com May 20, 1999 18:36 Rise Technology Receives Microsoft Hardware Compatibility Certification SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 1999-- WHQL Certification Ensures Hardware Functionality Across Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Family of Operating Systems Rise(TM) Technology Company today announced the company has received the Microsoft(R) Hardware Quality Labs' (WHQL) compatibility certification. The Rise mP6(TM)-233 and mP6(TM)-266 microprocessors are certified to carry the designed for Microsoft Windows logo. The WHQL certification ensures the microprocessors' hardware functionality across the Windows family of operating systems, including Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000. "Rise Technology is pleased to receive the WHQL certification since it assures our customers that the Rise mP6-233 and mP6-266 processors are PC 98 compliant," said David T. Lin, chairman and CEO of Rise Technology. "Receiving WHQL certification signals that Rise Technology meets Microsoft's standards for Windows compatibility." The Rise mP6 processor is the industry's first microprocessor designed from the ground up to meet the needs of the ValuePC desktop and notebook computer markets. The Rise mP6 microprocessor provides superior multimedia capabilities that were previously only available in expensive high-end performance PCs. In addition, the microprocessor's low power consumption makes it ideal for portable applications as well as ValuePC desktop systems. The multimedia and low power consumption advantages of the Rise mP6 processor gives the end-user the best combination of price/performance/power value available in sub-$1000 notebook and sub-$600 desktop systems today. The WHQL tests for the Windows Logo Program for Hardware are based on guidelines in the PC 98 System Design Guide, PC 99 System Design Guide. Details on this testing and certification program are available at the Microsoft web site at microsoft.com. About Rise Technology Founded in 1993, Rise Technology Company is a worldwide supplier of x86 CPU solutions that are optimized for low-power multimedia notebook and desktop ValuePC systems. The company produces x86 solutions that are also ideal for other x86-based systems such as Windows-based terminals, Windows-CE platforms, and set-top boxes. Rise's mP6 microprocessor family is designed to broaden the x86 CPU market by offering a well-balanced combination of price, performance, multimedia features and power not already found in the x86 CPU market. Rise is headquartered in Santa Clara, with offices located in Taipei and Hsin-Chu, Taiwan. The company can be reached at 408/330-8800 or visit their corporate web site rise.com. Note to Editors: The Rise and mP6 logos are registered trademark of Rise Technology Company. MMX(TM) is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brands and products mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Rise Technology Company Suzette Juico, 408/330-8933 sjuico@rise.com or Wilson McHenry Company Christopher Greenfield, 650/356-5209 cgreenfield@wmc.com