SGI Last modified: Friday, June 21, 2002
Short for Silicon Graphics Incorporated, a company based in Mountain View, California that provides computer hardware and software. SGI was founded by Dr. James Clark in 1982 and had its initial public offering in 1986. It is best known for products used to develop computer graphics such as those used to create special effects and animation in motion pictures. The company has over 10,000 employees world-wide and had sales of $2.9 billion in 1996. SGI formed Silicon Studio in 1994 to serve the interactive digital media market. The company merged with MIPS Computer Systems in 1992, Alias Research and Wavefront Technologies in 1995, and Cray Research in 1996. SGI provides a wide range of hardware and software products that include high-performance workstations and servers to meet the needs of those developing complex computer graphics or manipulating video images. New products include World Wide Web authoring tools and servers.
Silicon Graphics OpenGL Home Page  Contains links to OpenGL documentation, FAQs, technical information, courses, news, and related sites. SGI FAQ These are a collection of questions often asked in the comp.sys.sgi.* newsgroups. Silicon Graphics Ada95 compiler From Silicon Graphics, this page provides information on its Ada95 compiler and ProDev WorkShop tool set. Silicon Graphics World A monthly tabloid that provides independent news about SGI's computer systems. Offers user profiles, technical articles and new product information. WordPerfect Universe An independent, online resource for Corel WordPerfect users. Contains a collection of free macros, tips and tricks, free resources, and a discussion board. SGI Artist Resources for animators and artists who use Silicon Graphics computers. Includes interviews, tutorials, daily news updates, and related resources. The Truth About Servers What makes a server a server? Is there a difference between an e-mail server and a messaging server? Should a firewall be considered a server in certain circumstances? These questions and more are answered in an extensive tutorial that cuts through the marketing hype and explains the basics of key server types.

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