Rise Arises

The new x86 startup Rise plans to release its new Pentium II class x86 at the end of this year to the notebook market entering into direct competition with Intel, IDT and Cyrix. Unlike its competitors, Rise is not integrating functions onto the CPU but plans to license its technology to partners that can. This may interest to Acer, which wants to convert from memory production to customized microprocessor production for its XC project, which it hopes will free it from the domination of Microsoft.