Apple, IBM, Motorola PowerPC Group issues blueprint for a common computer

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The PowerPC coalition, which includes IBM, Apple and Motorola, announced technical blueprints for computer manufacturers to produce PowerPC-based common computers that could run any operating system. The PowerPC coalition was formed in 1990 to develop the PowerPC processor as a challenger to the Intel-based processor family. Since its founding, the Microsoft-Intel platform, dubbed Wintel, has expanded rapidly and now dominates the market with an 80% market share. In addition, Intel has been able to improve the performance of its Pentium processors to eliminate the advantages offered by the PowerPC. Microsoft's new Windows 95 operating system also eliminates the ease-of-use advantages of the Apple Macintosh operating system. The PowerPC coalition hopes to have common computers that are able to run a variety of OSs such as OS/2, Macintosh or Windows NT by 1997. Critics contend that consumers are uninterested in multi-platform machines.

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing, Microprocessor Chips, Planning, Microcomputers, Product information, International Business Machines Corp., IBM, AAPL, PowerPC-based system, Macintosh computers, PowerPC based computers, PowerPC processors, Motorola Inc., MOT, Company product planning, Company business planning, Apple Inc., Motorola PowerPC (Microprocessor)

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Chip developed for displaying TV-like images

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Chips and Technologies Inc's PC Video integrated circuit represents a step forward in multimedia technology since it allows microcomputers to display television-quality images. Industry observers believe the new product, which sells for far less and is much smaller than competitors' products, should spur the development of multimedia software; PC Video costs less than $700 while similar products in the industry cost around $2,000. Analysts note that multimedia technology is still an infant market and it is not expected to be popular for microcomputer use until the mid-1990s. Chips and Technologies is marketing its product to corporate users who can benefit from the use of multimedia in presentations and training.

Technological forecasting, Design and construction, Multimedia systems, Digital television, Trends, Performance/Cost Relationship, Digital Signals, Future of Computing, Multimedia Technology, Chips and Technologies Inc., CHPS, Chips and Technologies PC Video (Integrated circuit)

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Intel's stock sags as analysts report chip oversupply

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Intel Corp's stock falls $2.625, closing at $42.875 on Tuesday, Jul 2, 1991. The company's shares are down 15 percent in value, from $50.50 on Jun 17. Analysts and distributors say Intel is oversupplied with 80386 microprocessors. According to one industry observer, there is an 'inventory glut' of 80386s, especially of 80386SX chips, and it will be at least another quarter before inventory is brought into an accord with demand. An oversupply could also signify problems for Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD), which began production of a clone of the 80386SX in the week of Jul 1. And if AMD cuts its prices, which it plans to do within a year, Intel's problems are likely to worsen.

Production management, Intel Corp., INTC, Supply and demand, Securities, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., AMD, Production control, Industry Analysis, Outlook, Supply, Stock, Intel 80386 (Microprocessor)

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