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To: greg nus who wrote (86746)1/12/2000 3:34:00 PM
From: Charles R  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 1576613
 
Greg,

<The most important feature of the Intel story is how Intel insists on having two or more supppliers of equipment intel buys, while insisting on it's customers rely on Intel as a single source supplier for CPU chips>

Everyone wants to be a sole source to their customer - that is always the goal. Doesn't matter if it is Intel or AMD or Pepsi.

However, it is never a good idea to give one's supplier too much control over one's destiny - so a smart customer should ensure viable alternate sources.

Chuck



To: greg nus who wrote (86746)1/12/2000 4:19:00 PM
From: Petz  Respond to of 1576613
 
Good point greg, Intel insisting on multi-suppliers for self. I have a question on wafers, though. Intel makes its own wafers, I've heard. AMD buys them. But do they use multiple sources or one?

Also, can wafers be bought in various states, like before/after polishing, etc? I'd like to learn more about this part of the business. Process Boy or anybody, jump in.

Petz


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