AMD set to release free software

AMD set to release free software 

 

AMD has announced that it will start to release next month for download a free ATI catalyst driver update that instantly unlocks new ATI Stream acceleration capabilities already built into millions of ATI Radeon graphics cards.
 
Rick Bergman, senior VP and GM, Graphics Products Group at AMD, said ATI Stream is one of the best examples of the power of Fusion, and the announcement is the first major step in taking this important new technology mainstream. 
 
Bergman said for the millions of people that have already purchased an ATI Radeon HD 4000 series graphics card, this is one more way we’re saying thank you and helping them get more out of their investment. “For those who haven’t yet, it’s one more reason for them to go online right now and buy one,” he said.
 
ATI Stream is a set of advanced hardware and software technologies that enable AMD graphics processors (GPU), working in concert with the system’s central processor (CPU), to accelerate applications beyond just graphics. 
 
ATI Stream-enabled software titles for entertainment, gaming and productivity are being released or are under development by a growing list of independent software vendors (ISVs) including ArcSoft and CyberLink.