Screen savers shift from function to entertainment
The piece notes high resolution monitors reduce burn in, making screen savers mainly for fun. Experts say modern graphics and Energy Star power managers lessen the need for constant use, while firms push art themed and multimedia savers like Simpsons, X Men, and Masters collections.
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IBM and Apple agree on common PC design
IBM and Apple Computer plan to announce a joint PowerPC based PC design run with Motorola chips. The pact ends a long split in PC design, though IBM likely continues to offer Intel based systems. The move aims to ease software compatibility while preserving past incompatibilities with Macintoshes.
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Illinois refinery becomes Midwest ETBE producer first
Marathon Oil confirms its Robinson Illinois refinery will be the Midwest's first to produce ETBE ethyl tertiary butyl ether. ETBE reduces smog forming emissions versus ethanol and can be blended at the refinery for pipeline shipment.
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Intel introduces low power Pentium for luxury notebooks
Intel Corp unveils a Pentium microprocessor that uses far less power than prior models. The chip targets the luxury notebook market with prices from 4000 to 6000 dollars and is slated to appear by year end. Analysts foresee the tech powering lower cost notebooks a year later.
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