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To: XiaoYao who wrote (21393)	11/11/1998 8:53:00 PM
From: Daniel Schuh	Respond to of 24154

You don't build a new line for each new "chip", but you do for each new generation, approximately. In general, a dimension shrink involves a new generation of equipment. As to the 2 year software cycle, that may be what Microsoft starts out with, i.e. Win95-> the OS formerly known as Windows 97. NT4 is 2 years old now, when is NT2K out? Oops, I can't use that one anymore, since Microsoft cleverly renamed NT4 Windows2000. When is NT5 due now? Win95 was contemporary with early Pentiums, a lot has happened since then in microprocessors. Win98? USB + integrated "free" IE? Plus, you can watch TV on your PC!!! Phenomenal, isn't it? Cheers, Dan.