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To: TBF who wrote (47643)	1/28/1999 7:45:00 AM
From: gnuman	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 1571055

The "Security" enigma Intel's right, people want security. They especially want tight security on any transactions on the Web. For e-commerce to grow it's important that there be no questions about the security of those transactions. But what Intel missed is that people are even more concerned about the security of their privacy and identity. Sacrificing the second to achieve the first is totally unacceptable to the point of obsession. A good case in point is illustrated in an article in today's Washington Post. Seem's that the states of Florida and South Carolina have sold all of the DMV license photo's to a company in N.H., Image Data LLC. This company wants to build a national database of photo's and personal information to help retailers prevent fraud. (A noble cause, as is Intel's). The companies computers can display a tamper proof photo of a person named on a check or credit card on a small screen at the retailer, enabling a clerk to verify the shoppers identity. As with Intel's initiative, negative public reaction has been strong and swift. The citizen's are outraged. South Carolina's Attorney General has already filed suit claiming the release of photo's violates provisions of the State constitution. A Florida State Senator has also just filed a suit. The public reaction to Intel and Image Data are identical. But unlike Intel, this could put Image Data out of that business. This further illustrates the need for Intel to remove the ID from the chip. There are other ways to insure transaction security. For those who are interested, here's the link the Washington Post article. "Drivers Angered Over Firm's Purchase of Photo's" washingtonpost.com

To: TBF who wrote (47643)	1/28/1999 2:03:00 PM
From: Petz	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1571055

You don't have to be a "blind optimist" to like AMD based on comparative valuations: ..................................Intel..............AMD Market Cap 238 Billion 3.4 Billion MP $ sales growth Q4'98 vs. '97 +17% +140% Unit market share 4Q'97(1) >90% 7% Unit market share 4Q'98 75% 16% Market Cap to 4th Q. Sales ratio 31 4.3 (1) Intel does not publish MP sales numbers, this data based on 20M units for 4Q'97 and 26M units for 4Q'98, which are believed accurate. Petz