Andy Grove Tackles The Internet HARDWARE PENTIUM CHIPS WITH MMX: Special instructions in Intel's microprocessors will speed up multimedia. NETPC: A Windows computer designed for use on corporate Intranets. SOFTWARE RSVP/RTP: Lets users ''reserve'' capacity for sending video or critical data. RSX/RDX/JAVA: Software research into 3-D sound, animation, and software objects, possibly leading to rich ''virtual worlds'' on the Internet. APPLICATIONS VIDEOCONFERENCING: Intel is promoting a standard for videoconferencing over the Internet. INTERCAST: Sends Web pages automatically to PCs with special TV receivers.

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