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To: Mohan Marette who wrote (42443)	12/16/1997 9:30:00 PM
From: Maverick	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

Sun, Intel team up Broad technology alliance to allow Solaris to run on Merced systems December 16, 1997: 3:37 p.m. ET Sun unveils Activator - Dec. 10, 1997 Java melee continues - Nov. 18, 1997 Intel Sun Micro More related sites... NEW YORK (CNNfn) - Intel Corp. and Sun Microsystems Inc. Tuesday announced a broad technology alliance that will allow Sun software to run on Intel's powerful Merced microprocessor chip expected to ship in 1999. The patent cross-licensing agreement represents an olive-tree branch of sorts for the two high-profile technology firms that have become fierce rivals. By joining forces with Intel, Sun hopes to ensure Microsoft Corp.'s Windows NT operating system doesn't further erode its market share in the corporate network market. Based on the terms of the agreement, Sun will adapt its version of the Unix operating system, called Solaris, to run on Intel's chip. In a conference call Tuesday, Janpieter Scheerder, president of Sunsoft -- Sun's software unit -- said the company will deliver a version of Solaris optimized for the 64-bit Merced processor and will work with application makers to ensure compatibility. "We believe this further validates Solaris as a leader in network software. This provides a powerful alternative to Windows NT. Customers will have real choice in picking their operating system. As the world moves to network computing, the complete line of Sun products will give customers a great alternative," he said. John Miner, vice president and general manager of Intel's enterprise server group, said the deal is an acknowledgment that Solaris is a popular operating system that many people would like to see run on Intel platforms.

To: Mohan Marette who wrote (42443)	12/16/1997 9:31:00 PM
From: Maverick	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

"This means customers can select their favorite [operating system] and get the benefits of Intel servers. It expands options available to [equipment manufacturers] and [information technology] managers. We're very pleased and very excited with Sun's commitment to bring this to the Intel architecture," Miner said. Scheerder said Windows NT doesn't offer customers the same flexibility as Solaris. "NT [is largely used for] file and print services, not enterprise computing. Close to 50 percent of [machines connected to] the Internet run on Solaris. Sun, combined with Java and other network management systems, gives business a network platform to deploy the enterprise on," he said. For Intel, the agreement represents an unexpected endorsement. The Merced chip -- targeted primarily at high-end workstations and servers -- was jointly designed by Intel and Sun's archrival, Hewlett-Packard Co. Sun will benefit in its competition with Microsoft Corp., which is pitting a future version of the Windows NT operating system against Solaris. In addition, Sun will support Merced while still supporting its own microprocessor, Ultrasparc. --by staff writer Cyrus Afzali

To: Mohan Marette who wrote (42443)	12/16/1997 11:06:00 PM
From: SisterMaryElephant	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 186894

<Any idea why Intel lost 15/16th during the last hour of trading after being up almost through out the day?????> One possible reason, crazy as it may seem... biz.yahoo.com Note the very last sentence and approximate time of article. SK

To: Mohan Marette who wrote (42443)	12/17/1997 7:50:00 AM
From: Road Walker	Respond to of 186894

Mohan, re: Why Intel down? There are reports that there are "rumors" on the street that Intel will miss it's number. Same thing happened about the same time last quarter, added credance as it turned out to be true. (haven't read all the notes from last night, sorry if this is redundant) John

To: Mohan Marette who wrote (42443)	12/17/1997 12:51:00 PM
From: Rarebird	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 186894

Intel is clearly in a short term bear market. I would expect the stock to bottom in the low to mid 50's this spring and then rally well over the $100 level by the end of 98. There are alot of short term worries and concerns that are causing the selling: Sub $1,000 PC's, Southeast Asian crisis, Pentium II transition, Margin pressure, and reduced earnings estimates by many analysts. However, long term the situation looks great. In my opinion, loading up on this stock as it falls into the $60's and $50's over the coming months will produce a great return over the ensuing year. If you can think a year out and not get caught up in the short term insanity the payoff will be great.