Advanced Micro Devices - Moderated (AMD) Message Board

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Technology Stocks : Advanced Micro Devices - Moderated (AMD)

AMD 215.32

-0.2%

Dec 30 3:59 PM EST

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next

To: Win Smith who wrote (43668)	6/10/2001 3:28:46 PM
From: Jim McMannis	Read Replies (3) of 275872

RE:"Corvette and Thunderbird are probably about the oldest names in continuous use in the American automotive industry" I think they stopped making the thunderbird a few years back. The Corvette car dates to 1955 if I remember... The ships named "Corvettes" date to at least the 1800s. "Originally a 17th & 18th century flush decked warship with a single tier of guns. Smaller than a frigate but with 3 fully rigged masts for speed, built on a lanteen galley hull. They were favoured by the British Admiralty for their speed. In World War 2, the name 'corvette' was applied by British Prime Minister Whinston Churchill (formerly First Lord of the Admiralty) to a class of escort vessels, built for speed, to provide cover for convoys against U-boat attacks in the Atlantic. They carried 4" guns and depth charges. My father served on board such a vessel, the Royal Australian Navy Q-Class Corvette, the Quickmatch" I wonder if Ford would have complained if Intel had named a chip "Pinto"? P4=Pinto4?

Report TOU Violation

Share This Post

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next