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Abstract: SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 9th -
AMD today introduced the 650MHz
AMD Athlon(TM)
processor, the world's fastest and highest-performance microprocessor for x86 computer systems.
PubDate: 8/13/1999
Abstract: Gateway Inc. will phase out its use of CPUs from AMD.
Abstract: Both Intel and AMD announced earnings that handily beat Wall Street estimates – on the surface. Do the numbers symbolize a new trend in the CPU market?
Abstract: HotRail has discontinued development of the chipset AMD planned to use to break into the multiprocessor server market.
Abstract: Transmeta’s CEO says his company has a five-year lead on Intel’s and AMD’s technology. Reality or hype? And does it matter?
Abstract: Advanced Micro Devices, Intel’s main CPU competition, has teamed up with Transmeta – another Intel competitor – in an effort to speed development on its 'Sledgehammmer' 64-bit processor.
Abstract: Intel Corp. has disclosed a problem involving its 820 and 840 chip sets that has spurred the company to scrap plans for three motherboards it had on its server road map.
Abstract: Gateway has blamed Intel for its recent quarterly losses, due to Intel's inability to meet Gateway's demand requirements.
Abstract: Intel announces a recall of the barely-shipping 1.13 GHz Pentium III, and AMD announces the head of its PC processor unit is 'leaving to pursue other interests'.
Abstract: Reports indicate that Intel will delay the release of its 64-bit 'Itanium' processor yet again.
Abstract: Compaq's powerful Alpha processor is reaching a crucial juncture - will Compaq expend the effort necessary for it to challenge Intel's dominance, or is it destined to become another Betamax (great technology with no market)?
Abstract: Microsoft has started telling the world that the Datacenter version of Windows 2000 will not only be delayed, but also is not yet scaling up to 32-processor capability as has been promised.
Abstract: Red Hat announces the availability of the source code for IA-64 platforms, the first of which will be Intel’s “Itanium” processor, due later this year.
Abstract: There is no one correct answer, both desktop office suites excel in specific areas and pale in others. The contents of this note target the generic corporate office employee who makes heavy use of a word processor, medium use of spreadsheets, and limited database and/or web development.
Abstract: Recent announcements from AMD, Toshiba, and Phoenix highlight an increasing focus on extending the battery life of notebook computers.
Abstract: Some Toshiba notebook buyers got a nasty surprise when they found their Intel CPU had died. Will Toshiba switch from “Intel Inside” to “AMD Instead”?
Abstract: There are reports that Dell may buy AMD’s Spitfire chip. If the reports are true, then look for competition to produce lower prices.
Abstract: More cracks appear in the Wintel duolith, as Linux appears to be the first OS “ready for prime time” on Intel’s 64-bit “Itanium” processor. Despite Microsoft’s statements to the contrary, Linux may also be the only 64-bit OS on Itanium for awhile.
Abstract: Red Hat has announced the release of Alpha Deluxe, its version of Linux for computers based on Compaq’s Alpha CPU. At the same time, the company announced it would drop support for Sun’s Sparc processor.