1.   It will be the first time the leading graphics are available on the leading hardware platform.

2.   The choice of package, in turn, will determine what hardware platform is going to be most appropriate.

3.   For reference purposes, multimedia implies decisions about support for specific hardware platforms.

4.   It runs on any operating system and on any robust hardware platform.

5.   Sun and its allies have accused Microsoft of undercutting their effort to build a standard to compete with Windows that runs on a variety of hardware platforms.

6.   THQ develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software for a variety of hardware platforms including PC CD-ROM and those manufactured by Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft and Sega.

7.   Volume shipments of computers with the new standard, known as the common hardware reference platform, are not expected for another year.

8.   The company also specialises in hardware platforms, operating systems, multimedia development languages and networking, and telecommunications.

9.   The toolset will automatically convert software to run on a different hardware platform.