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To: Joe NYC who wrote (25744)	11/10/1997 12:58:00 AM
From: Elmer	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1580109

Jozef, <AMD and Cyrix can't compete in multiprocessor server market, because their chips don't support multiprocessing. But question is, what is the percentage of servers that require multiple processors?> AMD and Cyrix chips do support multiprocessing based on a joint MPU spec agreeded on by both companies. The problem is they are not competitive, noone uses them. <The market for servers that don't require multiple processors is big enough, probably bigger than multiprocessor market. There is no reason why AMD or Cyrix chips cannot be used.> Please list the AMD or Cyrix servers currently on the market. I can't find any. Why do you suppose that is? Are you entilted to a refund for your bug riddled K6? techweb.com EP

To: Joe NYC who wrote (25744)	11/10/1997 2:48:00 AM
From: Paul Engel	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1580109

Jozef - Re: "he market for servers that don't require multiple processors is big enough, probably bigger than multiprocessor market. " According to International Data Corp. (IDC), the market for Intel-based servers, costing less than $25,000 consisted of 33% single processor units, 55% Dual (2-way) processor units and 12% Quad (4-way) processor systems. This was for the period of Q297. For comparison, in Q196 , the distribution was 60% (1-way), 31% (2-way), and 9% (4-way). Clearly, the trend is toward more CPUs/server. Pau