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To: Cirruslvr who wrote (80822)11/23/1999 4:10:00 PM
From: Charles R  Respond to of 1573927
 
<I didn't know OEMs did that with processors>

Yup, they do. The speed grade ramp was pretty fast. I find it entirely possible that some OEMs who precommitted to 500s or 550s not wanting their allotment given the changing scene. Not saying this is what is happening but it is definitely a possibility.