But Cheaper Alpha NT PCs Are Coming

January 1997 / Bits / But Cheaper Alpha NT PCs Are Coming

While MIPS gets de-emphasized as a platform for NT, Digital Equipment and VLSI Technology are working to bring less-expensive computers based on the Alpha microprocessor to market. This year, the two companies expect to rel ease the first products that include VLSI-designed core logic chips that will work with Digital's Alpha chips.
Chips developed by VLSI will handle functions such as connecting microprocessors to memory and the PCI data bus, as well as handling peripheral functions pertaining to audio, graphics, input devices, and I/O ports. Digital officials say the goal is to introduce a desktop Alpha PC that will cost about $3000 or less, making that platform more attractive to corporate buyers.

Matthew Wilson
My approach to software engineering is far more pragmatic than it is theoretical--and no language better exemplifies this than C++.

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