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To: Elmer who wrote (116038)	6/15/2000 7:32:00 PM
From: EricRR	Respond to of 1578705

You're right, I do tend to believe published information more than company news. You're are also right in that I should thoroughly reference my posts. So here it is: realworldtech.com Intel Processors What has to be the most interesting bit of news for this month is the reports that Intel will begin shipping Katmai processors in volume once again. Yes, I am talking about Slot 1 Pentium III 550, 600 and (perhaps) 650MHz processors in quantity. One manufacturer told me that Intel notified them last week that as much as 60% of all shipments will be comprised of these processors until at least September. And here is his confirmation of last months news this month: realworldtech.com Intel Chipsets The i440BX chipset appears to have gotten a bit of a new lease on life with the renewed availability of Katmai processors (as reported last month). Motherboard manufacturers have seen interest in their BX based boards increase, which has slowed the market erosion Intel was experiencing in this area. This trend should continue through the end of Q3. Also here is an old story (April 20, 2000) about the delay of Celerons: news.cnet.com From a manufacturing point of view, delaying these Celerons will allow Intel to more efficiently use its current capacity. Like the Pentium III, The 667-MHz and 633-MHz Celerons will be made on the 0.18-micron manufacturing process, according to Linley Gwennap, principal at the Linley Group. However, Intel's current problems stem from the fact that the company doesn't have enough production lines with the ability to make 0.18-micron chips. (The number refers to the thickness of the wires and other elements incorporated into the processor.) Also Intel did tell its channel (yet again I don't have the link handy) that celeron supplies would remain tight through Q3 and that they should "push P3's."