Whither the ACE consortium? Maybe nowhere

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The Advanced Computing Environment (ACE) consortium, committed to developing an industry-wide standard for reduced-instruction-set computers (RISC), has received a blow with the resignation of Compaq Computer Corp, one of ACE's founding members. Compaq has decided to return to product development with the Intel Corp chips rather than focus on RISC development. Although its other founders remain true to ACE's mission, ACE analysts worry that interest in ACE has died. ACE was formed without the membership of IBM, HP, Apple or Sun Microsystems Inc, and it seemed clear that its goal was to develop a RISC standard without these companies' intervention. A standard shared by the industry would obviate price competition and break Intel's powerful hold on the microprocessor market. ACE has based its research on MIPS Computer Systems R4000 chip, but has promised compatibility with Intel's platform. MIPS has seen delays in its chip development, however, and Intel has advanced the release date of its RISC-like chip, the P5. Founder DEC, which has had poor financial results for two quarters, cannot adequately defend the ACE philosophy, and without a strong supporter, like Compaq, ACE's future is uncertain.

Electronic computers, Standards, Management, Product development, Compaq Computer Corp., CPQ, Standard, Standardization, Column, Membership, Digital Equipment Corp., DEC, Consortia, RISC based computers, Compatibility, Outlook, RISC, RISC processors, Reduced-instruction-set computers, Consortium, Open Systems, Advanced Computing Environment

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A wireless widget master

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GO Corp Pres William Vincent Campbell is leading the firm in producing pen-based devices. Campbell believes pen-based devices will become extremely popular but people must not expect too much too soon. GO is keeping a low profile in trying to make the devices simple and inexpensive. Campbell would eventually like to see small, wireless devices that are much easier to carry than portable computers and offer other features such as communication.

Computer programming services, Officials and employees, Computer industry, Interview, Executives, GO Corp., Management Style, Executive, Strategic Planning, Attitude, Pen-Based I/O, Campbell, William V.

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