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SGI Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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SGI
Silicon Graphics IRIS Graphic File
Silicon Graphics IRIS Graphic File
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SGI
Silicon Graphics, Inc
Silicon Graphics, Inc
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SGI
Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Silicon Graphics, Inc.
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SGI
Silicon Graphics, Inc., 2011 North Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA, 94039-7311. This company manufactures high-end graphics work stations such as its Indy line for hypermedia, video, and 3-D graphics rendering. Some software vendors such as Information International write software for SGI workstations. These are among the best of the professional options for generating videographics and virtual realities, but they come at a high price for hardware, software, and technical help to obtain and maintain an SGI workstation. Software for SGI and other Unix-based workstations costs much more, "often 10 times the price of equivalent software for high-volume platforms like MPC---and much of it is extremely vertical in nature" says Spanbauer (1993b) , p. 42. SGI now has a low-end multimedia workstation starting at under $5,000, The Sun Microsystems SPARClassic M (under $5,000) and 10SX (over $15,000) are designed to compete with the SGI Indago line for multimedia computing. Beware that buying an SGI computer such as the Indy for less than $5,000 is analogous to buying an automobile without a transmission, wheels, and other essential components. For example, the hard drive and monitor are not included at the $5,000 price. Lindy (1994) says the price of a complete Indy system rises to $27,600. He compares features of the Quadra 840AV with the more expensive and faster SGI Indy and finds that the Quadra 840AV performs as well or better in most instances for a lot less money for hardware and software. The SGI Indy competes with NewTek's Video Toaster and Apple AV competitors, but should not be confused with the more extensive concept of network video server. (See also Video server , Amiga , Apple AV , PowerPC , SUN and Unix )
Silicon Graphics, Inc., 2011 North Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA, 94039-7311. This company manufactures high-end graphics work stations such as its Indy line for hypermedia, video, and 3-D graphics rendering. Some software vendors such as Information International write software for SGI workstations. These are among the best of the professional options for generating videographics and virtual realities, but they come at a high price for hardware, software, and technical help to obtain and maintain an SGI workstation. Software for SGI and other Unix-based workstations costs much more, "often 10 times the price of equivalent software for high-volume platforms like MPC---and much of it is extremely vertical in nature" says Spanbauer (1993b) , p. 42. SGI now has a low-end multimedia workstation starting at under $5,000, The Sun Microsystems SPARClassic M (under $5,000) and 10SX (over $15,000) are designed to compete with the SGI Indago line for multimedia computing. Beware that buying an SGI computer such as the Indy for less than $5,000 is analogous to buying an automobile without a transmission, wheels, and other essential components. For example, the hard drive and monitor are not included at the $5,000 price. Lindy (1994) says the price of a complete Indy system rises to $27,600. He compares features of the Quadra 840AV with the more expensive and faster SGI Indy and finds that the Quadra 840AV performs as well or better in most instances for a lot less money for hardware and software. The SGI Indy competes with NewTek's Video Toaster and Apple AV competitors, but should not be confused with the more extensive concept of network video server. (See also Video server , Amiga , Apple AV , PowerPC , SUN and Unix )
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SGI
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.
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.
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small group instruction (SGI)
A means of delivering training which places the responsibility for learning on the student through participation in small groups led by small group leaders who serve as role models throughout the course. SGI uses small group processes, methods, and techniques to stimulate learning.
A means of delivering training which places the responsibility for learning on the student through participation in small groups led by small group leaders who serve as role models throughout the course. SGI uses small group processes, methods, and techniques to stimulate learning.
SGI Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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silicon graphics, inc.
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silicon graphics incorporated (manufacturer, sgi)
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silicon graphics, inc.
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silicon graphics incorporated (manufacturer, sgi)
SGI Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
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SGI
Silicon Graphics Incorporated
Silicon Graphics Incorporated
SGI Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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SGI
SILICON GRAPHICS INC
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Designs and licenses designs for family of computer products which simulate, analyze, develop, integrate, and display, audio and complex three dimensional objects and phenomena, and enable multiprocessing in computer systems; Designs and manufactures computer systems ranging from workstations, to supercomputers and servers; And
SILICON GRAPHICS INC
Exchange: NYSE
Designs and licenses designs for family of computer products which simulate, analyze, develop, integrate, and display, audio and complex three dimensional objects and phenomena, and enable multiprocessing in computer systems; Designs and manufactures computer systems ranging from workstations, to supercomputers and servers; And
SGI Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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SGI
SGI can refer to:
- Saskatchewan Government Insurance
- Scientific Games Corporation
- Silicon Graphics, Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance computing solutions.
- Soka Gakkai International, a Buddhist organisation.
- Sargodha Airbase, the IATA code for the airport in Pakistan.
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