I agree...Here is an article that shows what Intel is looking for ...
Intel eyes more networking firms
(http://www.news.com/News/Item/0,4,28903,00.html?st.ne.ni.lh)
From the article:"...Santa Clara, California-based Intel has made other networking acquisitions in the past few years, including Case Technologies and Dana Communications, and has made investments in Xircom.
Intel sells its so-called gigabit Ethernet switches, which speed data in corporate networks, through a distribution agreement with Fore Systems.
Fore gets most of its revenue from powerful, expensive switches used by corporations to combine voice and data traffic on their networks.
The Pittsburgh-based company uses its Intel partnership to broaden its product line..."
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It seems that the top candidates for XYLN are LU or IBM and maybe Nortel. I really do not think Intel is interested.
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