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To: Mary Cluney who wrote (76681)	3/18/1999 8:43:00 AM
From: Glenn D. Rudolph	Respond to of 186894

Intel launches Pentium III Xeon chip SAN FRANCISCO, March 17 (Reuters) - Intel Corp <INTC.O>. said it introduced the latest in its recently launched Pentium III line, the Pentium III Xeon processor for computer workstations and servers that connect networked computers. A vast array of computer makers also said they were launching workstations and servers designed around the Pentium III Xeon, including Dell Computer Corp <DELL.O>., Hewlett-Packard Co <HWP.N>. Silicon Graphics Inc <SGI.N>., Compaq Computer Corp <CPQ.N>. and International Business Machines Corp <IBM.N>. The chipmaker said the new chip is intended to bolster its presence in e-commerce and high-end computing solutions. Intel introduced its Pentium III Xeon initially running at speeds of 500 megahertz, and a 550 megahertz version will ship next month. A chip set, called the Profusion, will be available next quarter for high-end servers with eight processors. Pricing for the processors, in 1,000-unit quantities, is $931 for the 500 megahertz Xeon with 512 kilobytes of level two cache memory, and $1,980 with one megabyte L2 cache memory. The Pentium III Xeon also contains the controversial Processor Serial Number feature, which is an identifying number for each system. It is intended for improved security while buying goods over the Internet and other transactions. Privacy groups have been in an uproar about the feature, saying it infringes on consumer privacy. Intel executives said the security feature will be in an "on" position for the workstation and server markets, whereas for consumer PCs, many computer makers have used Intel's software utility patch to turn the feature to an "off" position. "There is almost no controversy over the feature in that space," said Mike Aymar, an Intel vice president, adding that corporate information technology departments want the feature to track systems on a corporate network. Intel said that more and more workstations and servers are being designed around its architecture. Workstations are typically used by engineers, architects and others who use systems for design layout, computer-aided design, etc. International Data Corp. of Framingham, Mass. said that Intel-based workstations now make up 59 percent of the market, based on unit shipments. Other competitors in this market are Sun Microsystems Inc., with workstations using its Sparc processor, IBM and its PowerPC architecture, HP's PA/RISC and Compaq Computer Corp.'s Digital workstations with Alpha chips. Compaq and H-P also make workstations based on Intel chips. In servers, which are computers used to run and manage corporate networks, host Internet Web sites or electronic mail systems, Intel has about 80 percent of total units shipped, according to IDC.

To: Mary Cluney who wrote (76681)	3/18/1999 8:57:00 AM
From: Diamond Jim	Respond to of 186894

"Maria Bartiromo on CNBC just referenced a research report out today from ML that concludes PC sales will be accellerating, Intel will be the winner, and Intel is undervalued" Mary, she just mentioned it again, said ML analyst that replaced Kurlak is positive on Intel. It almost seems to be a repeat of what you said, am I getting CNBC on delay? Your post at 8:42 was 10 minutes ahead of the story I just saw. jim

To: Mary Cluney who wrote (76681)	3/18/1999 11:53:00 AM
From: Michael Bakunin	Respond to of 186894

Mary, no more trick questions, please. <g> After all, I have little against Intel the company -- I just don't like its stock at current price levels. The new ML analyst and I apparently disagree about the near-term future of the PC market -- as I have been writing a lot lately, we'll have to wait and see. mb