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To: minnow68 who wrote (102366)	4/5/2000 5:50:00 PM
From: Scumbria	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1578142

Mike, AMD and Intel can both do great. If so, that will be something new. There is not much historical precedent for this. Scumbria

To: minnow68 who wrote (102366)	4/5/2000 7:22:00 PM
From: Ali Chen	Respond to of 1578142

<why so many people believe success for AMD and Intel is mutually exclusive.> Because the whole business model of Intel was not to sustain a fair competition but crush the competitors, achieve a monopolistic position, and enjoy super-profits. If you look back, you would find all dirty tactics - lawsuits with no merits, false ("preliminary") specifications, refusal of second sourcing, arbitrary product cancellations with strong arm tactics to single-sorced customers, deceptive marketing ("with P-III, your Internet connection will fly faster"), etc. This crushing mentality is not likely to change soon, simply because of "Administratium continuity". Therefore reasonable people expect a continuation and escalation of the chip war. With causalities. <BTW, it's really a shame that PB won't be with us anymore. I always enjoyed his posts (and yours too BTW!).> So, the classic "moron-neutron" transition. That would explain the silence and inertia! Otellini never lies!!! (for reference on Administratium, see: Message 13352626 ) - Ali