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To: George Gilder who wrote (682)	8/29/1998 9:01:00 PM
From: bob	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 5853

George, "Yes, I like the new Java processors, particularly the ultraJava device that was recently released and is extremely streamlined and low power." Uh, FYI the ultraJava has not been released, in fact there isn't any silicon for this chip as yet. The only java native processor on the market is the PSC1000 from Patriot Scientific. If you are interested, alot of information can be gleaned from the PTSC Web Site: ptsc.com Regards, Bob

To: George Gilder who wrote (682)	9/1/1998 12:07:00 AM
From: Brad	Respond to of 5853

Java processors are a difficult choice unless one specifically needs to run Java at high speed. Very few applications have either the very high production volume or the high unit price needed to justify full-custom ASICs, which is the only way that you are going to be able to make use of a licensed processor core (as compared to a standard packaged processor). For the rest of potential applications, it is difficult to justify paying a premium to fabless Sun above what one would pay directly to a conventional semiconductor company for a conventional processor. If semiconductor companies start selling Java processors directly, and at a price/performance point/power competitive with conventional processors, then they may see some acceptance.