For the moment, substantially all Intel's profits come from
IABG. Cf the segment data from the earnings report:
Q4 '99 Q3 '99 YTD 1999 Q4 '98 YTD 1998
IABG Revenues 6,955 6,331 25,274 6,965 23,853
IABG Operating Profit 3,318 2,789 11,356 3,318 9,413
All Other:
Q4 '99 Q3 '99 YTD 1999 Q4 '98 YTD 1998
All Other Revenues 1,257 997 4,115 649 2,420
AO Operating Loss (564) (733) (1,589) (482) (1,034)
So, I won't worry about communications until it starts looking
like Intel can make money in that business. If there is a PC
growth crest -- big if -- I doubt servers cushion the blow.
And I appreciate your concern for my portfolio. Thanks, loads. -mb |