Compaq Armada 1700 White Paper

September 1998
Prepared By
Portables Software
Marketing
Compaq Computer
Corporation
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Compaq Armada
and Windows NT
4.0.................................. 3
Windows NT 5.0 .............. 3
Advanced
Configuration and
Power Interface -
ACPI............................... 4
ACPI and Compaq
Armada Notebooks ......... 4
Compaq Armada
and Windows NT
5.0.................................. 4
Compaq - Your
Partner for
Windows NT 5.0 .............. 5
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Compaq Armada and Microsoft
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Windows NT
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Compaq provides industry-leading performance and support for Microsoft Windows NT
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throughout the current Compaq Armada product line. Armada notebooks are designed
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Windows NT operating system to provide the mobile benefits that the Windows 95 and
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Windows 98 operating systems provide.
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Compaq is committed to providing best-in-class support and a comprehensive mobile
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feature set for Windows NT 4.0 on the Armada family. This same commitment extends to
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Microsoft's Windows NT 5.0 operating system.
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Compaq and Microsoft have a unique partnership to develop and deliver industry
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standard information technology in both core businesses and new strategic markets that
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provides the customer with the greatest total ownership satisfaction and value. Through
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the Compaq Microsoft Frontline Partnership, Compaq is working closely with Microsoft
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on Windows NT 5.0.
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This white paper describes the support and features of the Compaq Armada notebook
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family with Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Windows NT 5.0.
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