DiscoStu
15-06-2002, 12:37 AM
THis one just arrived in my mailbox.....
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ATI makes unprecedented commitment to high-quality, frequently updated drivers and software
CATALYST™ software including unified, Microsoft WHQL certified driver and ATI's proprietary applications available for free download at ATI.com
Thursday, June 13, 2002
Markham, Ontario - ATI today renewed its commitment to providing high-quality, reliable graphics solutions by introducing CATALYST™, a software suite that includes unified driver and software applications to enable its RADEON™ family of graphics products.
The CATALYST suite consists of four software elements: ATI's unified driver for RADEON products; HYDRAVISION™, ATI's proprietary desktop management software; ATI's popular MULTIMEDIA CENTER™ software and ATI's new REMOTE WONDER™ software.
The first release of CATALYST introduces:
SMARTGART™, ATI's proprietary diagnostic tool, which will determine and configure optimal system settings for the most stable performance. This will make the industry's most stable 3D acceleration drivers and software even more reliable;
A newly designed control panel to help users easily manage their settings, helping them finding the right balance between performance and image-quality;
Software to drive HDTV's through ATI's new HDTV Component Video Adapter (available from ATI.com) to achieve previously unattainable image quality;
A new version of ATI's MULTIMEDIA CENTER software which can be used for SVCD compliant capture;
Software for ATI's REMOTE WONDER, including new pre-defined plug-ins, enabling users to map the keys on their REMOTE WONDER to drive their favorite applications from across the room - or another room altogether.
Performance will be a key focus of every CATALYST release. ATI is committed to frequent updates, getting performance enhancements into the hands of users quickly instead of waiting for annual, or semi-annual performance boosts as is sometimes common in the graphics industry. All drivers in CATALYST will be WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) certified by Microsoft.
"Our track record over the past six months has shown how dedicated we are to this initiative - and how effectively we are executing on our software strategy," said Rick Bergman, Senior Vice President, Marketing and General Manager, Desktop, ATI Technologies Inc. "We are fully committed to maintaining the high level of stability in our entire software offering. CATALYST will raise the bar in the industry in terms of what users expect from their graphics cards."
ATI's customer service team supports the CATALYST suite. This will bring additional value to customers choosing products built by ATI and its graphics board partners. Customers are encouraged to use the online feedback process via ATI.com to send their suggestions for new CATALYST features and enhancements directly to ATI.
Copyright 2002 ATI Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. ATI and ATI product and product feature names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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ATI makes unprecedented commitment to high-quality, frequently updated drivers and software
CATALYST™ software including unified, Microsoft WHQL certified driver and ATI's proprietary applications available for free download at ATI.com
Thursday, June 13, 2002
Markham, Ontario - ATI today renewed its commitment to providing high-quality, reliable graphics solutions by introducing CATALYST™, a software suite that includes unified driver and software applications to enable its RADEON™ family of graphics products.
The CATALYST suite consists of four software elements: ATI's unified driver for RADEON products; HYDRAVISION™, ATI's proprietary desktop management software; ATI's popular MULTIMEDIA CENTER™ software and ATI's new REMOTE WONDER™ software.
The first release of CATALYST introduces:
SMARTGART™, ATI's proprietary diagnostic tool, which will determine and configure optimal system settings for the most stable performance. This will make the industry's most stable 3D acceleration drivers and software even more reliable;
A newly designed control panel to help users easily manage their settings, helping them finding the right balance between performance and image-quality;
Software to drive HDTV's through ATI's new HDTV Component Video Adapter (available from ATI.com) to achieve previously unattainable image quality;
A new version of ATI's MULTIMEDIA CENTER software which can be used for SVCD compliant capture;
Software for ATI's REMOTE WONDER, including new pre-defined plug-ins, enabling users to map the keys on their REMOTE WONDER to drive their favorite applications from across the room - or another room altogether.
Performance will be a key focus of every CATALYST release. ATI is committed to frequent updates, getting performance enhancements into the hands of users quickly instead of waiting for annual, or semi-annual performance boosts as is sometimes common in the graphics industry. All drivers in CATALYST will be WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) certified by Microsoft.
"Our track record over the past six months has shown how dedicated we are to this initiative - and how effectively we are executing on our software strategy," said Rick Bergman, Senior Vice President, Marketing and General Manager, Desktop, ATI Technologies Inc. "We are fully committed to maintaining the high level of stability in our entire software offering. CATALYST will raise the bar in the industry in terms of what users expect from their graphics cards."
ATI's customer service team supports the CATALYST suite. This will bring additional value to customers choosing products built by ATI and its graphics board partners. Customers are encouraged to use the online feedback process via ATI.com to send their suggestions for new CATALYST features and enhancements directly to ATI.
Copyright 2002 ATI Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. ATI and ATI product and product feature names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.