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...line to produce microprocessors instead of simple memory chips. Intel soon came out with the 386 microprocessor, which became an instant hit. And by the mid-80s, the personal computer, or PC, was becoming mainstream. In 1981 IBM made the little-publicized decision to use Intel chips in its PCs. Now, as the computer age exploded, Intel began to take off--and the rest was history...
...used it to slashed prices, and as PCs with "Intel Inside" began to dominate the market, he left the competition behind...
...have Internet access. By the end of the year, Palm promises add-ons that will let all its earlier models hook up too. The implications are striking. By 2002, says International Data Corp., the number of people connecting to the Internet wirelessly will surpass the number hooking up through PCs...
...wireless revolution is something no major tech company wants to miss. There are face-offs at every level. Nokia, Motorola and Ericsson are duking it out over smart phones. Microsoft's Pocket PC is squaring off against Palm, which has nearly 70% of the handheld market. AT&T, SPRINT PCS, MCI and the Baby Bells want to provide the connections. CNN, ESPN and everyone else want to provide the "news nuggets" and other customized content...
...surface or gadget feel like wood one day and metal the next. Intelligent chairs might conform perfectly to your posture, giving you a much needed back rub in the process. Embedded systems and biometric, body-sensing technology will enable every piece of hardware, from cell phones and PDAs to PCs, to know exactly who you are and where, as well as to communicate with every other piece...