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To: Petz who wrote (97594)	3/9/2000 3:17:00 AM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1584742

The $999 only buys you a CPU license from Intel. The CPU still belongs to Intel. They can take it back at any time for roadshows, conferences or to lend it to someone else. Intel estimates they may sell 5 licenses for each CPU they actually make. Environmentalists hailed the new technique as ecologically advantageous. John, You are only partly right...I don't think you read the entire press release I am sorry to say. With the special edition chips, only during the first five years can Intel take the chip back and only for special occasions like the IDF or twice for an OEM who has run short and needs it for a floor model pc. After the 5 yr period, there is a balloon payment (Intel feels after 5 yrs, the chip is now a collector's item) of $2000 at which time sole and complete ownership (as well as title) goes to you, allowing you to pass the chip down from generation to generation. Its the beginning of what Intel hopes will be its Heirloom Edition series....Intel eventually plans to auction them on the EBAY site as well as sell them on the Home Shopping channel. ted