Wednesday, August 14, 2002
Intel rolls up its sleeves to help with X-Scale optimization
Posted by Ed Hansberry in "NEWS" @ 04:00 PM
http://msnbc-cnet.com.com/2100-1040-949846.html?type=pt&part=msnbc&tag=alert&form=feed&subj=cnetnews
Most of you know the rocky start and finger pointing that has gone on between Microsoft, OEM's and Intel on who is at fault for the Pocket PC 2002 devices now shipping with the 400MHz X-Scale not performing much better than the current 206MHz StrongARM devices. This old CNET article has more info. Well, Intel is opening up a lab to help rectify the situation. "The chipmaker opened a new lab this week to help software developers increase performance of applications that run on portable devices using its XScale PXA processor. Located in Chandler, Ariz., the lab is part of Intel's Wireless Communications and Computing Group."
"The program is free to developers and response has been greater than expected, said Forni, adding that the first month of lab time has already been reserved. Intel is working with large companies such as IBM, Macromedia and BEA, as well as smaller vertical application companies, such as Dendrite and Allscript." Intel will also open up labs in Stockholm, Sweden and Shanghai. Thanks to Jim Mulder for the link.
Most of you know the rocky start and finger pointing that has gone on between Microsoft, OEM's and Intel on who is at fault for the Pocket PC 2002 devices now shipping with the 400MHz X-Scale not performing much better than the current 206MHz StrongARM devices. This old CNET article has more info. Well, Intel is opening up a lab to help rectify the situation. "The chipmaker opened a new lab this week to help software developers increase performance of applications that run on portable devices using its XScale PXA processor. Located in Chandler, Ariz., the lab is part of Intel's Wireless Communications and Computing Group."
"The program is free to developers and response has been greater than expected, said Forni, adding that the first month of lab time has already been reserved. Intel is working with large companies such as IBM, Macromedia and BEA, as well as smaller vertical application companies, such as Dendrite and Allscript." Intel will also open up labs in Stockholm, Sweden and Shanghai. Thanks to Jim Mulder for the link.
