Intel moves from Windows with line of Web devices

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Intel Corp. is introducing a line of Internet appliances - non-PC Web devices - that will employ the Linux operating system instead of Windows operating software. The appliances, based on Intel's Celeron microprocessor, is using Linux software because customers requested it, feeling that Linux was better suited for the new Web machines. The machines, expecting to ship sometime in 2000, will be linked to the home telephone, be low cost, provide a fast connection to the World Wide Web and be simpler to use than personal computers.

Prepackaged software, Software Publishers, Systems Software Pkgs (Micro), Innovations, Computer industry, Network computers, Network computer, Operating system, Operating systems (Software)

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Setting new speed standard for rivals

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Intel plans to release on May 8, 1997, three models of its Pentium II chips. These are the $595 233MHz model, the $725 266MHz model and the limited edition $1,850 300MHz model. Pentium II uses basically the same design as Intel's pentium Pro, with some refinements including the addition of MMX circuitry for performing multimedia tasks. The Pentium II processors are about 20% to 50% faster than Intel's best Pentium processors. PCs made with Pentium II processors are expected to be priced in the $2,500 to $4,000 range. Many PC makers, including IBM, Compaq and HP plan to make Pentium II systems. The Pentium II processors face competition from Advanced Micro Devices' 233MHz K6 chips, which cost 25% less than Intel's new chips. However, estimates show that 15 million to 17 million Pentium II chips will be sold in 1997 compared with K6 sales of 4 million to 5 million.

Microprocessor Chips, Computer hardware, Microprocessor, CPUs (Central processing units), Product Announcement, Microprocessors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., AMD, Hardware product introduction, AMD K6 (Microprocessor), Intel Pentium II (Microprocessor)

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Intel chips are chosen for a new line of TV-set-top boxes by GM's Hughes

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Hughes Network Systems Inc. has contracted with Intel Corp. for its Pentium MMX microprocessors for use in Hughes's new set-top television receivers. Hughes will be using its new generation of Internet access devices, powered by Intel's interactive technology, to provide consumers not only with links to the World Wide Web, but to Hughes's DirecTV service as well. Intel's contract with Hughes extends the semiconductor concern's reach into other non-personal computer-based areas, such as investments in InfoGear Technology Corp., SkyStream Corp. and a contract with Visteon Automotive Systems Inc.

Equipment and supplies, Telecommunications equipment industry, Contracts, Set-top boxes (Television), Hughes Network Systems Inc., Set-top boxes, Set-top internet box

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