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Metrowerks to Provide Software Development Tools for AMD-3D Technology
Business Wire, March 19, 1998
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 19, 1998--Metrowerks Inc. (ME: MWK) (TSE: MWK) (NASDAQ: MTWKF) announced today that the company will provide CodeWarrior software development tools for the AMD-3D Technology.
The tools include innovative vectorization techniques which easily allow software to take advantage of the AMD-3D instruction set.
CodeWarrior support for AMD-3D Technology is particularly advantageous for programmers, such as game developers, who are writing applications for a consumer market that demands outstanding graphics and multimedia capability for each new product introduced into the market. The tools allow programmers to take full advantage of the highly optimized AMD-3D Technology.
"This is an exciting new development for programmers working on the next generation of multimedia applications," said Greg Galanos, president and chief technology officer, Metrowerks. "By utilizing CodeWarrior to unleash the power of the new AMD-3D Technology, our customers can create awesome new games and graphic applications."
"We're pleased that Metrowerks is committed to provide CodeWarrior software development tool support for our AMD-3D Technology and are looking forward to working with them to bring these new tools to market," said AMD's Ned Finkle, director, strategic initiatives group. This will broaden the opportunities for developers to take full advantage of the AMD-3D Technology to create the next standard in PC multimedia applications."
CodeWarrior support for AMD-3D Technology, hosted on Windows 95 or Windows NT, is incorporated into the award winning CodeWarrior Integrated Development Environment (IDE) with everything needed for application development, including editor, compiler, linker, and debugger.
Pricing and Availability
CodeWarrior support for AMD-3D Technology, including inline assembly, optimization for the K6 3D processor, per function optimization for AMD-3D Technology, and vectorization compiler techniques for AMD-3D Technology will be included with CodeWarrior Professional Release 3, scheduled for shipment at the end of March. Complex vectorization will be available later in 1998. CodeWarrior Professional is priced at $449, and is available from Metrowerks and its authorized resellers.
About AMD-3D Technology
AMD-3D Technology is a significant innovation to the x86 processor architecture that drives today's personal computers. With AMD-3D Technology, new, more powerful hardware and software applications will enable a more entertaining and productive PC platform. Improvements include faster frame rates on high-resolution scenes, much better game and application physical modeling of real-world environments, sharper and more detailed 3D imaging, smoother video playback, and near theater-quality audio.
About AMD
AMD is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and networked computer and communications markets. AMD produces processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices, and products for communications and networking applications. Founded in 1969 and based in Sunnyvale, California, AMD had revenues of $2.4 billion in 1997. (NYSE: AMD)
About Metrowerks
Founded in 1985, Metrowerks develops, markets and supports CodeWarrior software development solutions for a number of operating systems targeting the most popular microprocessors. Intended for use for embedded systems or desktop computers, the cross-platform compilers support C, C , Java, and Pascal, and allow programmers to build applications from one unique Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Metrowerks' CodeWarrior products are used by more than 100,000 registered users in 75 countries. For more information, please visit the Metrowerks web site at www.metrowerks.com.
Metrowerks, the Metrowerks logo and CodeWarrior are registered trademarks of Metrowerks Inc. All other company and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies/holders, and are hereby recognized.
Statements in this press release are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including successful and timely development of the product and customer acceptance of the product.
CONTACT: Metrowerks Inc.
Gordon Davies, 512/873-4797
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