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The Data Storage Report - April 1996 Volume 11, Issue 4


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SIMPLY INTERACTIVE PC EFFORT LAUNCHED

On April 1, 1996, Microsoft Corp. unveiled the Simply Interactive PC (SIPC) framework of hardware technologies for Windows PCs. With a SIPC system, a PC neophyte can play games, watch movies or TV programs, browse the World Wide Web, connect to a stereo or VCR, listen to voice mail or write e-mail.

SIPC include new interconnect technology such as Universal Serial Bus and FireWire (IEEE1394) to connect camcorders, etc. SIPC systems will also be upgraded with power on and without opening and rebooting the PC.

SIPC systems will deliver high quality video, 3-D graphics, and audio using Microsoft’s ActiveMovie, ActiveX and DirectX APIs. ActiveMovie for example, enables playing DVD movies. A major SIPC peripheral will be large high resolution displays.

SIPC systems will provide fast access to the Internet and will support critical-mass high-speed data pipelines, such as ISDN and cable modems, to the home.

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