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To: Process Boy who wrote (53901)	4/2/1999 2:40:00 AM
From: Gary Ng	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1571405

Process Boy, Re: Also, how did Intel get to have a market cap 100 times that of AMD while they have been in business the same amount of time? I would be interested to see the answer on this question. I believe it would be said as Jerry's fault. Gary

To: Process Boy who wrote (53901)	4/2/1999 9:58:00 AM
From: Elmer	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1571405

Re: "As for Intel's design team(s), one could argue that maximizing design life is very cost effective. Haven't the K5, K6, and now K7 had / have / will have, 3 different cores in the same period when Intel has been selling the PPro core and it's variants? One could argue that the PPro is the most successful core of all time for CPU's, based on the above criteria (ability to make a sustained profit). If I were a designer of such a product, I don't believe I would be embarrassed." Hey, you do a pretty good job expressing yourself. You captured a very important point. AMD supporters believe the best design is the one with the best architectural foil presentation. Intel investors realize the best design is the one with the best financial results. This is the essential difference between the two camps and it isn't likely to change. EP

To: Process Boy who wrote (53901)	4/2/1999 12:54:00 PM
From: Tenchusatsu	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1571405

<One could argue that the PPro is the most successful core of all time for CPU's, based on the above criteria (ability to make a sustained profit). If I were a designer of such a product, I don't believe I would be embarrassed.> Ain't that the truth. I've always said that the P6 strategy is analogous to Honda taking a car design from a single factory and selling it in three versions: a $10,000 economy model, a $25,000 family model, and a $50,000 luxury model. I think AMD might be hoping for the same with the K7, which is why they're betting the whole farm on it. Tenchusatsu