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To: Paul Engel who wrote (57509)	6/8/1998 2:31:00 PM
From: rudedog	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

Paul - All good points on the IA32 line. The reality is that almost all of the server applications of any size can be accomplished by that architecture now. I think the real issue is development of a reliable 64 bit architecture for the back end and middle tier of tomorrow's apps, not today's needs. 32 bit architectures will continue to have problems with large memory addressing - not insurmountable but a long way from seamless. As you point out, Intel had the 64 bit mindshare up until recently. I think they need to do more than just drive IA32 if they want to maintain that momentum over the next 3 years. My sense is that a unified 64 bit architectural effort among the big players, rather than a Merced or Alpha tussle, will do the most to advance industry acceptance of these platforms.

To: Paul Engel who wrote (57509)	6/8/1998 6:05:00 PM
From: Tony Viola	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 186894

Paul, Re: "Further, Intel will be rolling out Profusion-based 8-way servers in the latter part of this year as well." Where'd the name Profusion come from? Code name? I read that the 8-way concept came from Corollary, a startup in Southern California that Intel bought because of their 8-way design. Re: "Down the road - 1999 - Wlillamette will be introduced and a major improvement in server and workstation performance will be delivered." What does Willamette bring to the WS and server party? Tony