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To: Mani1 who wrote (90960)	2/1/2000 9:37:00 PM
From: Tenchusatsu	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1574705

Mani and Kash, <Where is AMD going to come up with the experienced engineering talent for the chipset and MB projects? AMD's engineering resources are already limited.> Seems like AMD had a dilemma on their hands. Given AMD's limited resources, I agree with Mani in saying that AMD probably made the best decision in going with Via for chipsets. Unfortunately, it's hard to see just how well AMD's relationship with Via will pan out now that Via wants to enter x86 CPUs, even if only in the low-end. Tenchusatsu

To: Mani1 who wrote (90960)	2/2/2000 12:12:00 AM
From: Charles R	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1574705

Mani, <You make it sound like all it takes for AMD to make its own chipset is a management decision. Not so. Where is AMD going to come up with the experienced engineering talent for the chipset and MB projects? AMD's engineering resources are already limited. They must concentrate those resources in CPU design, not chip set and MB. IMO if AMD decides to enter the MB market and do more chipset work that is absolutely necessary, it would be a big mistake.> Excellent points - especially in the context of the employment situation in the Bay now-a-days. A lot of AMD/Intel folks have been moving to communications startups. Nonetheless, it is tough to ignore the realities of the PC biz. AMD can't afford to leave the chipset effort to VIA. Something needs to be done here. Chuck

To: Mani1 who wrote (90960)	2/2/2000 1:10:00 AM
From: kash johal	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1574705

Mani, Re:"chipset resources" The company HAS to do a chipset and reference MB with a new platform such as Athlon. They have NO choice. The MB part of the equation is trivial as it is simply outsourced to multiple taiwan/chinese outfits. In AMD current model they did the reference and get to market. Then we wait TWISTING IN THE WIND for 3rd parties to build adequate MB's etc. Now we are waiting for new chipsets and VIA IS LATE. And the performance SUCKS from first impressions. I am appalled that AMD having got the 750 chipsets out 3-4 months ago have not added PC133 and AGP4x support. IMHO completely dumb priorities, regards, Kash