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To: Petz who wrote (78162)	11/1/1999 7:08:00 PM
From: Jim McMannis	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1582747

The solution is easy. 1. VIA emphasize Athlon chipsets 2. AMD open a motherboard factory Jim

To: Petz who wrote (78162)	11/1/1999 10:51:00 PM
From: Goutam	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1582747

Petz, re:<I agree if VIA is stopped directly. But Intel could go after mobo makers based on whether or not they make Athlon boards. How would you prove or disprove it?> "I agree" - it was just a joke - if Via is forced to stop making Apollo133 chipsets, it'd be like Intel shafting its own customers - Micron, IBM, (Dell?) etc. It'd also force Via to focus on Athlon chipsets. Instead of depending on other chipset manufacturers, AMD should increase its resources on in-house Athlon chipset designs to facilitate high performance Athlon Systems. With its own chipset designs, AMD would also be in a position to drive certain standards to harness Athlon power. IMHO, if the motherboard situation doesn't improve by the end of this quarter (we would have a better picture by the end of this month), as it was suggested on this board, AMD should acquire a motherboard outfit and should get into mobo business ASAP. Regards, Goutama