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To: Elmer who wrote (43818)	1/4/1998 3:11:00 PM
From: Joe NYC	Respond to of 186894

Elmer, Jozef, you have seen several posts explaining the differences between Slot1 and Socket7 and you still say there is no proof. I guess 2 of the most important you mentioned are ability to scale to higher frequencies and multiple processors. The multiprocessor argument is only relevant for 5% or so processors that will be used in servers. For servers, people typically use Pentium-Pro and Deschutes with it's slot 2 is planned to be a replacement for Pentium-Pro. The Bulk of Slot 1 PCs are in single processor with 66 MHz bus. It's like installing Corvette transmision in a Geo Metro. Why pay the premium if you will never use the functionality? We will see about the ability to work under higher frequencies when it comes, and we will see if Socket 7 can do the same. You already have Socket 7 motherboards that can operate under 83 MHz, while Slot 1 is still at 66 MHz. So the ball is in Intel's court. Can they do something with Slot-1 that will prove that it is something other than consumer rip-off? Joe