x86 Monthly News

Collected By Robert R. Collins

October 1997

Updated October 28, 1997
Digital, Intel settle score By C/Net Staff October 27, 1997 C/Net	Digital Equipment and Intel have reached a tentative settlement in a patent infringement lawsuit, an agreement that could have broad impact on the semiconductor industry. The terms include the cross-licensing of patents, the sale of a Digital chip plant for $700 million, and the development of future Alpha systems based on Intel's forthcoming 64-bit microprocessors. NEWS.COM examines the effects of the deal on the high-tech market and beyond.	Many related stories linked from this article.
Intel, Digital settle suit By Erich Luening October 27, 1997 C/Net	Intel (INTC) and Digital Equipment (DEC) today announced a settlement in a patent litigation lawsuit filed by Digital in May, an agreement likely to have wide impact on the microprocessor industry. The broad-based agreement includes the sale of Digital's semiconductor manufacturing operations to Intel for about $700 million; the cross-licensing of patents; supply of Intel and Alpha microprocessors; and development of future systems based on Intel's 64-bit microprocessors. Detailed terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Digital benefits from settlement By Dawn Yoshitake October 27, 1997 C/Net	Digital(DEC), in settling its closely watched patent lawsuit with Intel (INTC), today walks away with more pocket change for its operations and, potentially, for investors as well. Under its settlement, Intel will pay Digital $700 million for its semiconductor manufacturing operations and will be the company's supplier of both Intel and Digital Alpha microprocessors.
Updated October 27, 1997
Digital and Intel to settle Pentium-suit agreement expected Monday By Tom Quinlan October 27, 1997 San Jose Mercury News	The monthslong dispute between Intel Corp. and Digital Equipment Corp. over the origin of the Pentium chip is expected to end Monday morning, as the two companies announce a long-rumored legal settlement. Sources familiar with the negotiation indicated the final agreement will be similar to a version that came to light weeks ago: Intel will give Digital $750 million to $850 million in cash and as many as five years' worth of discounts for purchases of Intel chips.	Related Stories Oct. 7: Intel, Digital seek to resolve patent battle Aug. 12: Intel accuses DEC over patents July 24: The two sides soften their dispute. May 28: Intel turns up the heat on Digital in court. May 15: What did Digital want in its original suit -- really?
Intel buying Digital's Alpha chip By Richard Lorant October 27, 1997 Associated Press	Intel Corp. said today it is buying Digital Equipment Corp.'s Alpha computer chip manufacturing operations as part of a deal to end a legal battle that began when Digital accused Intel of stealing technology. Intel, the world's largest maker of computer chips, said it would pay $700 million for Alpha operations, including a Hudson, Mass., manufacturing plant and development operations in Israel and Texas.
Intel, DEC settle suit By Reuters October 27, 1997 C/Net	Intel (INTC) and Digital Equipment (DEC) today announced a settlement in the patent litigation lawsuit filed by Digital against Intel in May. The settlement includes the sale of Digital's semiconductor manufacturing operations to Intel for approximately $700 million, cross-licensing of patents, supply of both Intel and Alpha microprocessors, and development of future systems based on Intel's IA-64 microprocessors.	Related Stories Intel, Digital settlement could mean 64-bit convergence Report: Digital to license, not sell, Alpha Digital calls Intel a monopoly Intel, Digital in settlement talks Digital suit trouble for Intel?
Intel plant delay may signal trouble By Kurt Oeler October 24, 1997 C/Net	Intel (INTC) said it will postpone opening a semiconductor plant in Fort Worth, Texas, by one year, an announcement that may signal larger problems for the chipmaking giant. Intel will push back to 2000 opening a plant in Fort Worth that will make microprocessors because it estimates that demand for its flash memory chips will not require the full capacity of a Kiryat Gat, Israel, plant that's due to open in 1999. Originally designed to produce only flash memory chips, the Kiryat Gat plant is now scheduled to make both microprocessors and flash memory chips.	Related Stories Intel's weak results affect markets Intel's "revolutionary" memory isn't quite so Intel launches flash memory chip
Intel sets sights on arcade games By Michael Kanellos October 23, 1997 C/Net	Intel (INTC) is taking on one of the last high-end computing markets, arcade game machines, a niche that requires powerful processors to drive the sophisticated graphics and an array of other workstation-class computing demands. Four game developers today released the first arcade games based around the Pentium II platform and the Open Arcade Architecture (OAA), a shift in hardware strategy that should deflate the risks involved in the arcade game business as well as open up a new market for computer vendors.
Intel chip for mini-PCs arrives By Brooke Crothers and Michael Kanellos October 22, 1997 C/Net	Intel's (INTC) new chip for ultrasmall notebook PCs, a response to the growing list of makers announcing so-called mini-notebooks, is expected to create a market niche. The chip, unceremoniously released by Intel this week, uses less power and generates less heat than the mobile Pentium commonly found in notebook PCs. The 120-MHz mobile Pentium processor with MMX technology is targeted specifically at the "mini-notebook PC" market, according to Intel.
Updated October 21, 1997
Complex RISC collides with IA-64 parallelism By Ron Wilson and Alexander Wolfe October 20, 1997 EE Times	Complex twists on traditional RISC-based superscalar CPUs vied with Intel's new, highly parallel IA-64 architecture at last week's Microprocessor Forum, here. The designs prove that all engineers are facing the same grand challenge. While forthcoming 0.25- and 0.18-micron processes will let chip designers pack as many execution units as they want on a high-power die, the problem is keeping all those functional blocks busy.
HP and Intel Unveil Breakthrough EPIC Technology at Microprocessor Forum First Glimpse of Future 64-bit Technologies That Lay the Groundwork for IA-64 By Intel Corporation October 14, 1997 http://www.intel.com	Today Hewlett-Packard Company and Intel Corporation revealed the first details of their jointly defined Explicitly Parallel Instruction Computing (EPIC) technology, the foundation for the new 64-bit Instruction Set Architecture (ISA). The 64-bit ISA is the definition of the software instructions that drive the flow of operations within the microprocessor. EPIC will deliver a breakthrough in microprocessor technology, enabling industry-leading performance, compatibility and scalability, thereby addressing the next-generation 64-bit high-end workstation and server market requirements.
The Next Generation of Microprocessor Architecture: A 64-bit Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) Based on EPIC Technology By Intel Corporation October 1997 http://www.intel.com	Traditional microprocessor architectures have fundamental attributes that limit performance. To achieve higher performance, processors must not only execute instructions faster, but also execute more instructions per cycle, referred to as "parallel execution". Greater parallel execution allows more information to be processed concurrently - thereby increasing overall processor performance. In traditional architectures, the processor is often underutilized because of the compiler’s limited ability to organize instructions. Branches (instructions that change the flow of execution within the program) and memory latency (the time for data to arrive from memory) compound the already limited ability of today’s processors to achieve parallel execution.
New 64-Bit Processor Will Extend the Intel Architecture Joint Intel/HP 64-Bit Instruction Set to Be Disclosed at the Microprocessor Forum By Intel Corporation October 9, 1997, http://www.intel.com	Intel Corporation announced today that the first member of its new family of 64-bit microprocessors, code named Merced™, is scheduled for production in 1999. The processor will be produced on Intel’s 0.18 micron process technology, which is currently under development. The Merced processor will extend the Intel Architecture with new levels of performance and features for servers and workstations. Merced processors will run all the software that currently operates on 32-bit Intel processor-based machines.
Updated October 17, 1997
IA-64 and Merced--What and Why Everyone Talks About Merced, But No One's Doing Anything About It By Peter Christy October 16, 1997 Microprocessor Report	It's very weird. 1997 may well be the year of first silicon for what is likely to be the most significant new microprocessor family the world has seen in a long time: Merced, the first implementation of the Intel/HP architecture collaboration called IA-64. Yet we hear almost nothing about IA-64 or Merced. From the computer-user side you might guess there would be more curiosity about what these new processors might do to the performance curve. From the software and system side, you might expect a lot more discussion about how disruptive the evolution from the x86 family will be.	Related Stories First Merced Patent Emerges
Next Cyrix chip adds 3D graphics By Michael Kanellos October 15, 1997 C/Net	Cyrix today bared plans for a processor that packs 3D graphics into its main 6x86 processor. The MXi, which will be released in the second half of 1998, will be the first processor based on the company's upcoming "Cayenne" processor technology, which comes out at the same time, said Steve Tobak, vice president of corporate marketing.	Related Stories Cyrix claims rights to Pentium II, Slot 1 secrets Low-end PCs interest Intel Sanders wants to keep Intel honest
Cyrix claims rights to Pentium II, Slot 1 secrets By Michael Kanellos October 15, 1997 C/Net	Intel may have left the door open on the Pentium II after all. Microprocessor rival Cyrix is claiming that its upcoming merger with National Semiconductor will give it access to much of the highly guarded intellectual property surrounding the Pentium II chip through a licensing agreement that predates the existence of the chip itself, sources said.
Low-end PCs interest Intel By Brooke Crothers October 15, 1997 C/Net	Intel (INTC) is eyeing the sub-$1,000 PC market, an interest that may spawn a new architecture centered on chips which accompany the processor, according to an Intel executive. Intel has yet to bring out special chip designs for the sub-$1,000 PC market. Its strategy to date has been to sell lower-performance Pentium chips while cutting prices enough to drive these chips into low-cost PCs, according to Intel officials. Typically Pentium processors priced below $135 are used in sub-$1,200 and sub-$1,000 PCs.
Settlement Of Intel Performance Suit OK'd October 10, 1997 Electronic Buyer's News	A California judge has approved Intel Corp.'s settlement in a class action suit over performance claims made about its Pentium microprocessors, an attorney for the plaintiffs said Friday. Under the settlement, purchasers of Intel's Pentium OverDrive processors are entitled to a $50 rebate. As many as 500,000 to 600,000 customers could be affected, the attorneys said.
Updated October 15, 1997
Intel, H-P give peak at chip of the future By Tom Quinlan October 15, 1997 San Jose Mercury News	The times they are a-changin' for chips, and the industry's leading microprocessor companies scrambled Tuesday to present their markedly different versions of what computers will need entering the 21st century. At the Microprocessor Forum in San Jose, Intel Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. lifted -- ever so slightly -- the veil of secrecy surrounding their upcoming 64-bit processor, long identified by the trade name Merced.
Intel earnings off the mark Growth in low-cost PCs cuts into the demand for Pentium II chips BY Miguel Helft October 15, 1997 San Jose Mercury News	Growing demand for low-cost PCs and a weak market for some types of memory chips slowed the growth in Intel Corp.'s third-quarter profits to 20 percent, falling short of analysts' expectations. The company said the outlook for the remainder of the year wouldn't be much better, with revenues in the normally robust fourth quarter expected to be only slightly higher than in the quarter just ended.	Related Stories Earnings Press Release
Intel news release: Third-quarter results Business Wire October 15, 1997 San Jose Mercury News	Driven by both solid demand in North America and rapid market acceptance of its newest processors, the Pentium processor with MMX technology and the Pentium II processor, Intel Corporation set a record for unit shipments of microprocessors in the third quarter, the company said today. Intel's transition to processors with MMX media enhancement technology accelerated during the quarter with well over half of the company's shipments of microprocessors coming from processors with MMX technology.	Related Stories Intel earnings off the mark
Intel details IA64's EPIC operation By Ron Wilson October 14, 1997 EE Times	Intel Corp.--while emphasizing that it will continue to drive forward the 32-bit Pentium architecture for years to come--introduced the IA64 instruction set architecture at the Microprocessor Forum here today. It further hinted at the hardware organization of the Merced chip that will be the first implementation of the architecutre. IA64, according to the company, will rely on compilers to explicitly indicate the available parallelism in code. Explicitly Parallel Instruction Computing (EPIC) was the marketing term Intel coined for the concept.
Intel clone chip targets cheap PCs By Brooke Crothers October 14, 1997 C/Net	Integrated Device Technology (IDTI) has unveiled a microprocessor that will compete with Intel's Pentium processors in the low-cost PC market, making IDT the latest company to enter the Intel chip clone market. IDT chips are targeted at the low-cost, sub-$1,000 PC market, which is burgeoning and therfore challenging chip king Intel to more aggressively address this area with new products and pricing.
Sanders wants to keep Intel honest Keynote Speech gives reasons for FTC Probe of Intel By Michael Kanellos October 14, 1997 C/Net	Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is the last hope for microprocessor competition, according to the company's chief executive officer. In his keynote speech at the Microprocessor Forum today in San Jose, California, AMD CEO Jerry Sanders told the audience that chip giant Intel has, and will continue, to keep microprocessor prices artificially high unless realistic competition can be brought to bear against the company. He added that only AMD, even with its current problems, fits the role of a competitor.
AMD hints at partnership with Digital By Brooke Crothers and Michael Kanellos October 14, 1997 C/Net	Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) unveiled new K6 chips today and also hinted that it will cooperate with Digital Equipment (DEC) in technologies used in AMD's future K7 chip. AMD revealed plans for enhanced versions of its currently-shipping K6, dubbed the AMD-K6-3D and the AMD-K6+3D. The chips improve the 3D graphics capability of the K6, how the processor talks to the rest of the computer system, and the high-speed cache memory.
Intel, HP unveil EPIC technology By Michael Kanellos and Brooke Crothers October 14, 1997 C/Net	Intel and Hewlett-Packard gave a glimpse today of their 64-bit technology, dubbed "EPIC," which will underlie the super-fast 64-bit processors and systems that will emerge from Intel in 1999, while Intel indicated that work is already underway on a second-generation Merced which will appear in 2001.	Related Stories Intel to Debug 64-bit Technology Intel late to 64-bit computing New chip could shut out rivals
Intel to debut 64-bit technology By Brooke Crothers October 13, 1997 C/Net	Intel and Hewlett-Packard will detail their next-generation computing technology tomorrow and spell out how Intel PCs will cross the bridge from the 32-bit world of today to the 64-bit realm of 1999. The first member of the forthcoming family of 64-bit Merced chips is scheduled for production in 1999, according to Intel. The processor will be produced on Intel's future .18-micron chip production technology.	Related Stories Intel late to 64-bit computing New chip could shut out rivals HP readies radical new PC design Intel could hit 1 GHz with Merced Siemens's 64-bit Pyramid
Intel price cuts to boost sales By Michael Kanellos October 13, 1997 C/Net	Price cuts on Intel processors slated for the end of the month are expected to prompt street-level price cuts on workstations and PCs in an already competitive market. One vendor, in fact, has already taken pricing action, apparently in anticipation of the cuts.
Updated October 12, 1997
Intel varies VLIW for IA-64 By Alexander Wolfe October 12, 1997 EE Times	Forging a new direction for VLIW technology, Intel Corp. tomorrow will lift the lid off its IA-64 instruction-set architecture in a presentation at the Microprocessor Forum, here. But some experts believe Intel will also open up a Pandora's box of technical challenges as it works to implement the instruction set in its upcoming 64-bit Merced microprocessor. Toughest will be extracting maximum performance from IA-64 while ensuring that Merced stays compatible with existing X86 software. In addition, Intel's engineers will face tight design constraints as they attempt to support numerous, complex IA-64 instructions while maintaining the shortest critical paths in silicon.
Intel to debut 64-bit technology By Brooke Crothers October 10, 1997 C/Net	Intel and Hewlett-Packard next week will detail their next-generation computing technology and spell out how Intel PCs will cross the bridge from the 32-bit world of today to the 64-bit realm of 1999. The first member of the forthcoming family of 64-bit Merced chips is scheduled for production in 1999, according to Intel. The processor will be produced on Intel's future .18-micron chip production technology.	Related Stories Intel late to 64-bit computing New chip could shut out rivals HP readies radical new PC design Intel could hit 1 GHz with Merced Siemens's 64-bit Pyramid
Digital presses forward on X86, Alpha fronts By Lisa DiCarlo October 10, 1997 PC Week Online	As Digital Equipment Corp. and Intel Corp. look for ways to settle their patent disputes, Digital is pressing ahead with plans for new X86 and Alpha systems. By month's end, Digital will announce that its Celebris and Venturis desktop PC lines will be replaced by a new brand, sources familiar with the plans said. Digital also will expand its scope with a $1,000 PC for the enterprise market, sources said.
Updated October 10, 1997
Compaq considering the K6 By Michael Kanellos October 9, 1997 C/Net	Compaq is in negotiations to adopt the K6 microprocessor from Advanced Micro Devices, according to sources, a potentially major design win that would also present significant challenges for the feisty chipmaker. Compaq is interested in adopting the 233-MHz K6, currently AMD's high-end chip, and also its upcoming 266-MHz chip for low-cost consumer PCs, according to Ashok Kumar, an analyst at Austin, Texas-based Southcoast Capital, an investment firm. Other sources in the financial community have said negotiations have been going on for a few weeks.	Related Stories Chip business slowing down Intel hush-hush on Q3 report AMD, Cyrix to tell of chip advances AMD struggles to keep up AMD warns of loss
Compaq, Corollary to build eight-way server design By Michael Kanellos October 9, 1997 C/Net	Compaq and upcoming Intel acquisition Corollary will work together to develop licensable designs for multiprocessor Pentium II servers, the companies announced today. Their goal, a standard eight-processor design, would likely be instrumental in moving the Windows-Intel architecture further into the "backrooms," where large-scale Unix-based servers are currently the corporate standard.	Related Stories Intel acquires chipmaker Corollary Compaq partners with SCO Corollary scales the multichip theory
Dell, Intel team on 64-bit technology By Brooke Crothers October 9, 1997 C/Net	Dell Computer (DELL) said today that it is working with Intel on next-generation 64-bit computing technology, following similar Intel partnerships with Compaq, Siemens-Nixdorf, and Microsoft. The announcement comes just before Intel and Hewlett-Packard spell out details of the 64-bit "IA-64" architecture at the Microprocessor Forum next Tuesday.	Related Stories Intel late to 64-bit computing New chip could shut out rivals HP readies radical new PC design Intel could hit 1 GHz with Merced Siemens's 64-bit Pyramid
AMD Seethes While Intel Trots Out Embedded By Mark Hachman October 9, 1997 Electronic Buyer's News	It was bad enough enduring the medley of funk tunes being played by its archrival and Embedded Systems '97 next-door neighbor, Intel Corp., but Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s executives had to suffer the additional indignity of watching Intel's executives promote the embedded Pentium with MMX. AMD just missed being able to launch its 166-MHz and 200-MHz embedded K6 chips at the show, according to Mark Mourneault, manager of systems engineering at the company's Austin, Texas-based Logic Products Division.
Intel-Alpha Deal A Win-Win, Analysts Say By Kimberly Caisse & Kelly Spang October 7, 1997 Computer Reseller News	If Intel Corp. buys Digital Equipment Corp.'s Alpha processor business, as rumored, the move would be good for both companies, according to industry watchers. Such a deal would leave Digital a healthier company and would give Intel access to technology for its new 64-bit processors, analysts said. According to yesterday's Wall Street Journal, the Maynard, Mass.-based computer company is talking with Intel about handing over its 64-bit Alpha microprocessor technology for more than $1.5 billion.
Pentium II / MMX User's Guide October 7, 1997 ZDNet	More and more Web content relies on the quicker performance of the Pentium II with MMX once the content is downloaded or steamed onto your desktop. In The Studio we’ve juxtaposed the standard HTML version of a story next to its multimedia twin with an explanation of the technology and the content. See for yourself how multimedia makes it better.	Many related stories linked from this article.
Intel, Digital Attempt Settlement By Linley Gwennap October 7, 1997 Microprocessor Report	According to a Wall St. Journal report, Intel and Digital executives are negotiating a settlement to the companies' legal action (see MPR 6/2/97, p. 26) that could result in Intel paying Digital up to $1.5 billion. In exchange, the proposed settlement would give Intel Digital's Alpha technology as well as its Hudson fab, currently outfitted for 0.35-micron production. If accepted, the deal is likely to accelerate Digital's transition to IA-64, Intel's next-generation processor family.
Is Digital making an Alpha-bet? By Robert Lemos October 7, 1997 PC-Week	It could be the worst thing for Digital Equipment Corp., or it could be what provides it another breath of life. Industry analysts speculated today on a report that Intel Corp. is preparing to purchase high-end chip technology from its Maynard, Mass., would-be competitor.
Updated October 7, 1997
Intel, Digital seek to resolve trademark battle By Tom Quinlan October 7, 1997 San Jose Mercury News	Digital Equipment Corp. and Intel Corp. are hammering out an agreement to end their courtroom battles, with Digital receiving a pile of cash while Intel gains a new manufacturing plant and clear rights to the chip technology at the core of the dispute. In the long term, the settlement would also result in a tighter relationship between the Maynard, Mass. computer maker and the Santa Clara chip giant, as Digital will increasingly use Intel's next-generation processors. Currently, Digital uses some Intel processors but also some of its own design -- including the speedy Alpha chip, whose technology Digital accused Intel of stealing.	Related Stories What are Digital's motives? Intel strikes back at DEC Intel, Digital soften dispute Intel accuses DEC over pate
Updated October 6, 1997
Intel late to 64-bit computing By Michael Kanellos October 6, 1997 C/Net	Despite a rush of announcements on 64-bit technology today from Sun, Digital, and IBM, observers expect Intel to stay the course on its calendar for a 1999 debut for its 64-bit, next-generation Merced processor. Intel's confidence stems from both the advanced level of technology used in its 64-bit project as well as the dynamics of market that the Merced chip will enter. Merced chips will be used in high-end servers and workstations, a market Intel has yet to participate in. To date, the chip giant has been supplying its processors mostly to low-end and mid-range computer lines in these markets.
DEC rides high on proposed Intel deal By Dawn Yoshitake October 6, 1997 C/Net	Investors bid up shares of Digital Equipment (DEC) today on rumors of Intel's (INTC) buyout of the company's Alpha chip technology. But some analysts cast doubt that a deal will go through, and note that any affect on DEC’s long-term strategy would be minimal. Intel already is facing an antitrust investigation by the Federal Trade Commission on another matter (See related story), and antitrust issues may pose a roadblock to the Digital Equipment deal as well. (Intel is an investor in CNET: The Computer Network)
Digital, Intel discuss Alpha sale By Reuters October 6, 1997 C/Net	Digital Equipment (DEC) is in talks to sell its Alpha technology to Intel (INTC) for more than $1.5 billion, in a pact that would settle a patent fight, the Wall Street Journal reported today, citing people familiar with the negotiations. A settlement involving Alpha would bring an end to the patent lawsuit in which Digital claimed Intel stole technology, the paper said in its electronic edition.	Related Stories Digital moves to bar Intel claim
Intel not seeking Alpha By Alexander Wolfe October 6, 1997 EE Times	Intel Corp. is not looking to acquire Digital Equipment Corp.'s Alpha microprocessor technology, according to a source close to Intel. However, the two companies are holding discussions aimed at settling an ongoing patent battle, the source said. Word of Intel's purported interest in Alpha surfaced Monday in a story in The Wall Street Journal. Officially, Intel declined to offer any comment. "We will neither confirm nor deny discussions between Intel and Digital on the litigation, and therefore we won't comment on the Alpha report," said an Intel spokesman.
Digital reported to be in talks with Intel about sale of Alpha By PC Week Staff October 6, 1997 PC Week	Digital Equipment Corp. is in negotiations with Intel Corp. to sell its Alpha technology for $1.5 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported today. The deal, if completed, could put an end to the rancorous patent dispute being waged by the two companies. Although neither company would comment on a possible sale, several people close to the negotiations said Intel would be obligated to produce Digital's cutting-edge processor for several years, according to the Journal. However, it added that Intel wouldn't be required to bring its full marketing might to bear in support of the chip.
Updated October 5, 1997
Intel likely to dodge FTC's bullet By Dan Gillmor Oct. 5, 1997 San Jose Mercury News	THE Federal Trade Commission's new examination of Intel Corp.'s business practices may prove difficult for Intel, but on balance it's good news for consumers. Even if nothing comes of this case, we've learned that at least some federal consumer-protection officials take their jobs seriously when it comes to technology companies and their tactics.	Related Stories Intel facing FTC probe Intel swept up in broad probe: FTC looking into chip maker's marketing, manufacturing tactics
Sexual-harassment case against Intel dismissed By Brian Santo October 3, 1997 EE Times	A U.S. District Court Judge has dismissed a sexual-harassment case against Intel Corp. that included apparently unique allegations of the misuse of corporate computing resources to stalk one of the defendants. Sisters Anita and Meera Venkataraman, both circuit designers formerly working in Intel's Portland Development Group (PTD) here, charged that a former PTD co-worker harassed and stalked Anita. The Venkataramans' suit details how the sisters made several reports to Intel managers about the behavior of their co-worker, another circuit designer; Intel did little to solve the problem, they claimed, and in fact contributed to the harassment.	Related Stories Harassment suit vs. Intel stirs talk of cyber privacy
Updated October 2, 1997
Intel buyout tips SMP move By Rick Boyd-Merritt October 2, 1997 EE Times	Intel Corp. signaled its intention to push deeper into the territory of symmetric multiprocessing servers last week with the acquisition of Corollary Inc., a longtime designer of SMP chip sets and boards for the X86. Together, the two are expected to craft a new generation of eight-way SMP servers based on an upcoming high-end version of Intel's Deschutes processor. The merger casts a cloud over a handful of system manufacturers rolling out eight-way Pentium Pro systems based on their own designs.
AMD problems won't go away By Michael Kanellos October 1, 1997 C/Net	Any opportunity for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to grab market share away from rival Intel appears to be slipping away due to manufacturing problems. Low yields on the company's K6 microprocessor, especially the high-end 233-MHz chips, lay behind the substantial losses expected for the quarter that ended September 30, according to analysts and AMD statements. The company had planned to produce between 1.2 and 1.5 million K6 chips, but only produced a million.
Barrett Inside By Dean Takahashi October 01, 1997 Upside.com	Pay attention to this man. He's the one who has really made Intel the success it is today. And someday, he'll be running the whole show. Craig Barrett has just snowmobiled to the top of a jagged Montana mountain overlooking his 333-acre hideaway guest ranch. He is enjoying the view of the snowcapped Bitterroot Mountains and a river running through the valley below. The rugged 6-foot-2-inch Barrett, who works and plays on a grueling, nearly superhuman schedule, is, naturally, the first to reach the top.
Updated October 1, 1997
Intel swept up in broad probe: FTC looking into chip maker's marketing, manufacturing tactics By Tom Quinlan October 1, 1997 San Jose Mercury News	In its just-launched investigation of the business practices of Intel Corp., the Federal Trade Commission is focusing on the central element of the chip titan's success: the way Intel built and maintains its overwhelming dominance in the world market for microprocessors, the brains of the personal computer. Documents and interviews with knowledgeable sources cast doubt on the widespread speculation that the FTC is taking action because of Intel's recent, splashy moves into new electronics markets. Instead, the agency is questioning marketing, manufacturing and sales tactics that have long drawn complaints from the Santa Clara firm's competitors.	Related Stories Intel facing FTC probe
Notebook designers eye mobile module's merits By David Lammers and Mark Carroll October 1, 1997 EE Times	Should notebook-computer designers use the mobile module version of Intel Corp.'s 2.5-V Tillamook Pentium processor? Right now, opinion is divided. Some companies want to continue to design their own support logic and packaging in order to preserve their perceived technology edge. Others will use the module because corporate notebook buyers will demand it, requiring their notebook suppliers to offer easy upgrades to the mobile version of the Pentium II processor.
Moore says Moore's Lawto hit wall By Michael Kanellos September 30, 1997 C/Net	Moore's Law is coming into direct conflict with the law of nature. So says Gordon Moore. Intel's chairman emeritus told an audience at the Intel Developer Forum today that the industry's ability to shrink a microprocessor through improved manufacturing processes is going to start butting up against the finite size of atomic particles. Barring a radical shift in microprocessor science, this means that the ability of the industry to double the computing power of a chip every 18 months (known as Moore's Law) may slow.
Intel lends performance to embedded chips By Jim Davis September 30, 1997 C/Net	Intel (INTC) is now offering up one of the highest performance Pentium platforms for the embedded market. At the Embedded Systems Conference in San Jose, California, this week, the company said it will offer 166- and 200-MHz MMX Pentium processors for use in low-profile industrial and telecommunications applications.
PC of future packs 350 MHz, DVD By Brooke Crothers September 29, 1997 C/Net	Intel (INTC) today demonstrated a next-generation PC that should be adept at playing back DVD titles directly on the PC when it hits the market in volume by mid-1998. The PC was chock-full of unannounced technologies likely to appear in mainstream PCs by 1998, according to Pat Gelsinger, vice president and general manager of the desktop products group at Intel.
Updated September 30, 1997
Intel to rivals: innovate By Brooke Crothers September 29, 1997 C/Net	Intel (INTC) will become an aggressive player in the graphics chips market and has no misgivings about its Pentium II strategy, which could freeze out rivals Advanced Micro Devices and Cyrix, according to an Intel vice president. What should AMD and Cyrix do to combat Intel’s aggressive Pentium II push? The short answer is "Innovate," according to Pat Gelsinger, vice president and general manager of the desktop products group at Intel.
Updated September 29, 1997
Intel maps move into set-- top CE with Pentium II By Anthony Cataldo September 29, 1997 EE Times	Intel Corp. has quietly discarded a plan to build a Pentium II--based motherboard designed for home--entertainment PCs and is turning up the volume to some of its OEM customers on plans to use Pentium II processors in set--top boxes running the Windows CE operating system.
Readers speak out about Intel By Paul Festa September 26, 1997 C/Net	With Intel in the FTC's hot seat for possible monopolization of the semiconductor market, CNET's NEWS.COM readers are keeping an open mind toward the chip giant's competitors. By a margin of 62 to 38 percent, poll respondents say they would be more likely to buy a Cyrix- or AMD-based machine if vendors were to push them.	Related Stories Intel Under Scrutiny FTC Investigating Intel FTC casts wide net in Intel probe Experts think action unlikely Do PC vendors feel pressured to use Intel? Intel stock weathers storm
Updated September 26, 1997
Intel under scrutiny By CNET STAFF September 25, 1997 C/Net	Intel, which dominates the market for computer microprocessors, is being investigated by the Federal Trade Commission for evidence of unfair competition in the semiconductor market, a probe that now is cutting across that industry. The company has been subjected to numerous allegations that its business practices violate antitrust laws and that it strong-arms large customers from buying its competitors' products	Related Stories FTC Investigating Intel FTC casts wide net in Intel probe Experts think action unlikely Do PC vendors feel pressured to use Intel? Intel stock weathers storm
FTC casts wide net in Intel probe By Michael Kanellos September 25, 1997 C/Net	The Federal Trade Commission is seeking documents from a wide swath of technology companies as part of its investigation into whether Intel has engaged in unfair, monopolistic business practices. Digital, Advanced Micro Devices, and Cyrix have all confirmed that the FTC has served them with requests for information regarding Intel's business practices. The agency has also been in contact with a number of graphics chip vendors, said sources.	Related Stories Intel under scrutiny FTC Investigating Intel Experts think action unlikely Do PC vendors feel pressured to use Intel? Intel stock weathers storm
Experts think action unlikely By Reuters September 25, 1997 C/Net	Intel (INTC) is likely to walk away unscathed from the federal antitrust investigation that was unveiled Wednesday, antitrust experts said today. While the world's biggest computer chipmaker is gaining more influence in the $150 billion semiconductor market, antitrust regulators would have a hard time proving in court that Intel was abusing its market power, the experts said. Intel chips are installed in about 80 percent of personal computers around the world.	Related Stories Intel under scrutiny FTC Investigating Intel FTC casts wide net in Intel probe Do PC vendors feel pressured to use Intel? Intel stock weathers storm
Do PC vendors feel pressured to use Intel? By Brooke Crothers September 25, 1997 C/Net	Against the backdrop of a Federal Trade Commission investigation into Intel's (INTC) business practices, questions are surfacing about how the chipmaker keeps PC vendors wedded to its processors, and chip rivals Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Cyrix cut off from the lion’s share of the business.	Related Stories Intel under scrutiny FTC Investigating Intel Experts think action unlikely FTC casts wide net in Intel probe Intel stock weathers storm
Intel stock weathers storm By Dawn Yoshitake September 25, 1997 C/Net	Intel (INTC) shares held relatively steady today after the Federal Trade Commission yesterday launched a formal investigation into the chip giant's business practices, though the chip maker's competitors captured some gains. Shares of Intel fluctuated within several points during the day before closing at 93-1/8, down 2-1/2 points.	Related Stories Intel under scrutiny FTC Investigating Intel Experts think action unlikely FTC casts wide net in Intel probe Do PC vendors feel pressured to use Intel?
Updated September 25, 1997
Intel facing FTC probe Antitrust case: Huge role in PC industry at issue By Tom Quinlan September 25, 1997 San Jose Mercury News	The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Intel Corp.'s business practices in what is expected to be a wide-ranging probe of the Santa Clara firm's overwhelming influence in the personal computer industry.	Related Stories Intel under scrutiny Experts think action unlikely FTC casts wide net in Intel probe Do PC vendors feel pressured to use Intel? Intel stock weathers storm
FTC investigating Intel By Michael Kanellos and Brooke Crothers September 24, 1997 C/Net	The Federal Trade Commission has served a subpoena to investigate Intel (INTC) for evidence of unfair competition in the semiconductor market. The subpoena was served on the company today, according to Chuck Mulloy, an Intel spokesman.
Grove tells of "bifurcation" By Michael Kanellos September 23, 1997 C/Net	"Multiple bifurcation" will be one way to describe Intel's future product strategy, according to chief executive officer Andy Grove. With the growth of Intel microprocessors in both the server and workstation arenas, the company will probably start developing different classes of processors for different classes of computing products, Grove said today at a conference in San Francisco. That would contrast with Intel's current scheme, in which one chip stretches across different types of boxes.
Updated September 22, 1997
x86 vendors parry Intel with Socket-7 strategies By Ron Wilson September 22, 1997 EE Times	If Intel Corp. has its way, most, if not all, of next year's PCs will employ the company's proprietary Slot-1 as the one and only interface to a microprocessor. But PC makers say they are eager for alternatives that might extend the life of current systems that use the older, slower Socket-7 connection. And it looks for now like they will get at least two. Both Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and Cyrix Corp. plan enhancements to Socket-7-type CPU interfaces for their next generation of desktop X86 microprocessors, the companies told EE Times last week. But they appear to be moving in different directions toward that end, raising the risk that the market next year will have to choose from among three distinct CPU interfaces.
AMD, Cyrix to tell of chip advances By Michael Kanellos September 22, 1997 C/Net	Toward the end of the year, both Cyrix (CYRX) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) will start to unveil new chip technologies that could well raise competitive pressures on chip giant Intel. Plans and strategies for improved processors from the industry leader's two principal rivals will be disclosed October 14 and 15 at the Microprocessor Forum, a yearly gathering of the microprocessor industry elite.
SDRAM challenges Taiwan's mainboard makers By Mark Carol September 19, 1997 EE Times	Intel Corp.'s rollout of its LX chip set, with 66-MHz SDRAM and accelerated-graphics-port (AGP) support, presents challenges for Taiwan's motherboard and systems companies as they grapple with a lack of standards for SDRAM modules. With Intel nearly set to sample BX chip sets, the Taiwanese vendors' headaches are about to mount as they confront the move to 100-MHz system buses.
Updated September 16, 1997
Will Graphics Follow Chip Sets? Intel's Domination Isn't Assured--But It Is Certainly Possible By Michael Slater September 16, 1997 Microprocessor Report	Intel's recent move to purchase Chips and Technologies puts to rest any speculation that Intel is developing a 3D chip just to push the high end of the market. Intel clearly has big plans for its future role in the graphics chip business, and today's vendors have good reason to be worried. The parallels with the changes Intel wrought on the chip-set industry are numerous. Before Intel entered the chip-set market, there were three dozen chip-set makers--about the same number as there are graphics chip companies now. Today, there are only half a dozen chip-set makers, and some of these are far less significant than they once were.
Pentium Pro: Cash, and lots of it, for cache By John Taschek September 16, 1997 PC Week	John Taschek cautions readers that with L2 cache, more isn't necessarily better. Unless you're Intel, that is.Find out why.
Cyrix Aims Low -- The Cyrix 6x86MX is a great value for budget-conscious users running mainstream business applications By Michael Slater September 16, 1997 Computer Shopper	Cyrix Corp.'s latest microprocessor, the 6x86MX (formerly known as the M2), is a strong solution for budget-conscious system buyers. Based on the same CPU core as the company's 6x86 processor, the 6x86MX boosts system performance by adding MMX capability, four times as much on-chip cache memory, higher clock speeds, and other enhancements. The 6x86 was a good alternative to the Pentium, and the 6x86MX is in a comparable position relative to the MMX Pentium; it even reaches the low-end of the Pentium II range for mainstream business applications.
Packing the Ultimate Pentium Punch -- Shopping for the Best Balance of SOHO, Games, and Home Entertainment By Chris O'Malley September 16, 1997 Computer Shopper	The balance of power has shifted. Once perennial slowpokes, home PCs now routinely have speed to spare and frequently more multimedia pizzazz than office computers. Vendors are offering more configuration options than ever, incorporating features from familiar home appliances, such as TVs, stereos, VCRs, video game consoles, telephones, and answering machines.
Your next notebook computer By Marty Jerome September 16, 1997 PC Computing	The waitress shouts to the line cook, "Put legs on it!" when an order is for takeout. It should be a motto for businesspeople everywhere. Put legs on your work? You got it. Before you dismiss this notion, bear in mind how difficult life would be if you couldn't take your work on the road. How many days can you be away from your e-mail, fax, voice mail, productivity apps, key files, the Web, or access to your company's network? Few of us need all these things in tow, but with the diversity of notebooks today you can make the decision about what travels and what stays behind.	Many related stories linked from this article.
Will Intel's power guidelines cool things down? By Anthony Cataldo and David Lammers September 15, 1997 EE Times	On the heels of its long-awaited Tillamook processor introduction, Intel Corp. this week will attempt to set the stage for the future of notebook-computer design with its Mobile Power Initiative, a first-time set of recommendations for OEMs and hardware developers to budget their power consumption. The event couldn't come too soon--the power requirements of next year's notebooks are expected to spike dramatically as they adopt a host of new graphics and processor technologies.
Updated September 12, 1997
Chips project tests public-private cooperation By Tom Quinlan September 12, 1997 San Jose Mercury News	Intel Corp. is leading the charge to develop a new technology that promises smaller, faster chips, but the company's decision to pursue the project with government scientists could test the limits of a burgeoning effort to share publicly financed research with for-profit corporations.
Updated September 11, 1997
Consortium to pursue superchip By Michael Kanellos September 11, 1997 C/Net	The Department of Energy, Intel, AMD, Motorola and the premier U.S.-owned research labs have formed a company that will seek to devise a new semiconductor manufacturing process resulting in smaller, faster processors by 2002. The consortium is also tasked to keep the U.S. at the forefront of the semiconductor field worldwide, said Secretary of Energy Federico Pena, adding that its endeavor should boost revenue for domestic supercomputer makers, equipment manufacturers, and the national labs themselves.	Related Stories Initiative aims to create superchip.
Initiative aims to create superchip By Paul Festa and Brooke Crothers September 10, 1997 C/Net	Major U.S. chip makers will share the stage with the U.S. Department of Energy tomorrow in announcing the formation of a consortium devoted to the creating a superchip 100 times more powerful than current chips. CNET's NEWS.COM has learned that the undertaking will involve the largest investment ever made by private companies in a U.S. government laboratory. Intel chairman emeritus Gordon Moore will kick off the venture by donating a check for $250 million, according to sources.	Related Stories Consortium to pursue superchip
AMD eyes 0.25-micron for K6 By Anthony Cataldo September 10, 1997 EE Times	Since introducing its K6 processor last April, Advanced Micro Devices has managed to negotiate a minefield of technical and business issues. Now, the company is gearing up for the next crucial step in the evolution of the K6--the transition to 0.25-micron process technology.
MMX Notebooks September 10, 1997 ZD-Net	Notebooks are now as fast as desktop systems. One reason is Intel's MMX Pentium chip, which soups-up performance for 3-D graphics and image editing programs, among others. Intel has just given more power to MMX with a 233-MHz version called Tillamook, which reduces size and power consumption, bringing better battery life to the laptop.	Many related stories linked from this article.
Affordable Desktop Power Another challenger to Intel's Pentium Processor with MMX Technology arrives in the form of Cyrix's 6x86MX chip. By Cade Metz and Melissa J. Perenson September 10, 1997 PC Magazine	Competing with Intel requires much more than just a fast processor. Like AMD, Cyrix Corp. has developed a chip--the 6x86MX/PR233--that matches the performance of Intel's top-of-the-line consumer market CPU--the 233-MHz Pentium Processor with MMX Technology--when running mainstream business applications. Nevertheless, in spite of its fast performance, the Cyrix chip has yet to be adopted by a first-tier PC manufacturer. In a market where Intel accounts for almost 85 percent of all sales, leverage is as important as speed.
233MHz Notebooks Arrive Battery-Saving Tillamook CPU Runs Faster, Longer By Richard S. Shim September 8, 1997 Computer Shopper	Today's introduction of Intel's 200MHz and 233MHz mobile MMX Pentium processors--the design formerly known by the code-name Tillamook--marks several firsts for notebook CPUs. The new laptop speed champions are Intel's first mobile processors without desktop counterparts, based on an 0.25-micron process technology. Both desktop and previous mobile MMX Pentium processors are based on an 0.35-micron process.
Intel's new notebook chip arrives By Brooke Crothers and Michael Kanellos September 8, 1997 C/Net	Intel has announced its much-anticipated Tillamook processor for mobile computers. The Pentium MMX processor contains a number of new features and has already prompted numerous manufacturers to announce products based on the Tillamook chip.
Updated September 8, 1997
Intel has new laptop computer chip September 8, 1997 Nando.net	Intel Corp. Monday will introduce a speedy Pentium microprocessor for laptop computers -- one that is smaller, uses less power and generates less heat. The new Pentium model, previously code-named "Tillamook," is part of Intel's plan to make more microprocessors geared toward portable computers, the fastest growing part of the PC market.
The BEST CPU for your next PC By Michael Slater September Issue PC Magazine	Counting CPUs from Intel, AMD, and Cyrix—at all clock speeds—you currently have more than two dozen to choose from. Which will it be? We put 12 of today’s leading x86 processors through our benchmark and applications tests. Our exclusive interactive price/performance viewer lets you see which chips offer the most bang for the buck, and our performance tests fill you in on how we tested. We’ve also included a helpful Processor Timeline and summaries of processor pricing and features. Also included: a look at "The Alpha Alternative."	Dozens of related stories linked from this article.
Updated September 7, 1997
Intel extends reach of MMX technology By Alexander Wolfe September 7, 1997 EE Times	In a pair of stealth multimedia maneuvers, Intel Corp. is enhancing its MMX technology. The company is readying a host of new MMX instructions that will appear in CPUs next year and has already included a set of little-known performance-boosting registers in the Pentium II, EE Times has learned.	Many related stories linked from this article.
MMX bug may force tighter programming rules By Alexander Wolfe September 7, 1997 EE Times	Intel Corp. has disclosed what's apparently the first bug involving its MMX multimedia instructions. Intel officials said the glitch, which involves the floating-point tag word in the Pentium II, won't affect any end-user applications and that it will be corrected in a future manufacturing revision of the CPU.
Intel & Power Computing Plan Announcement For Monday September 5, 1997 NewsBytes	Intel & Power Computing Plan Announcement For Monday 09/04/97 SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, U.S.A., 1997 SEP 4 (NB) -- By Patrick McKenna. On Monday morning, Intel Corp. [NASDAQ:INTC ] plans to debut a new and faster line of Pentiums with MMX technology for notebook computers. The Intel event will feature original equipment manufacturers' notebooks powered by the new microprocessors. In addition, a relationship between ex-Macintosh clone-maker, Power Computing, and Intel will be revealed.
Portable systems take key step Intel chip a major advance in fast-growing market By Tom Quinlan September 5, 1997 San Jose Mercury News	A new era in portable computing begins Monday, with dozens of players taking advantage of an innovative new processor to target one of the fastest growing segments of the personal computer market. Intel's brand-new ``Tillamook'' portable processor is a 200- or 233-MHz Pentium with MMX chip, the first Intel chip to be built with a so-called ``0.25 micron'' process. This process allows the production of smaller chips that use less power and generate less heat, making them particularly suitable for use in portables.	Many related stories linked from this article.
New chip could shut out rivals By Mike Kanellos September 4, 1997 News.COM	The balance of power in the semiconductor industry is currently being determined by, of all things, a plug. How a microprocessor connects to the rest of the computer has become one of the crucial issues in the personal computer business. A processor's plug--or slot--largely dictates the design of a PC, and Intel is using its chip design as a vehicle to further tighten its grip on the market for processors and other components used to run personal computers.	Related Stories Is Monopoly the Ultimate Goal? Expansion into Networking From Microprocessors to Media Intel by the Numbers
Updated September 1, 1997
Microprocessors for Windows PCs By Various Editors Microprocessor Report	Microprocessor Report has chronicled the emergence of new microprocessors since the days of the 386. We have put a selection of our articles on leading microprocessors for PCs online for your reference. A more complete collection of articles is available on the Microprocessor Report CD-ROM.	Many related stories linked from this article.
Wintel Watch By Alexander Wolfe Weekly Column EE Times	"Wintel Watch" is a weekly column that appears exclusively on EE Times Online. Every week, we'll bring you a fresh look at the latest news that's pricking up the ears of designers throughout the PC community. But, rest assured, we won't be rehashing press releases from Intel and Microsoft. Nor will we regurgitate Usenet postings of dubious authority.	Many related stories linked from this article.
Cyrix M2s Take On 300MHz Pentium IIs By By Marty Jerome September 1st, 1997 PC Computing	Don't say we didn't warn you. No sooner had a blizzard of new CPUs muddled everyone's purchase decisions than Cyrix unveiled its long-awaited M2 chip. Meanwhile, Intel has ratcheted up the clock speed on its Pentium II to 300MHz. Confusing? Yes, but as our sneak peek at four new systems proves, Windows NT never had it so good.
The Two Faces of 300-MHz By Carol Venezia September 1st, 1997 PC-Magazine	PC Labs puts the 300-MHz Pentium II processor to the test with five high-end PCs featuring AGP graphics support, plus three OpenGL workstations.	Many related stories linked from this article.
New AMD Systems Shoot For Pentium II Power At Pentium Prices by Stephen W. Plain September 1st, 1997 Computer Shopper	Most computer buyers don't care one way or the other about striking a blow against Intel's near-monopoly; they just want a good-performing PC at a good price. That's where AMD's K6 processor comes in.	Many related stories linked from this article.
Digital moves to bar Intel claim By Reuters August 28th, 1997 C/Net	Digital Equipment (DEC), in a move to keep its patent infringement suit against Intel (INTC)on track, argued in court this week that claims by the chip maker should not be allowed to complicate the case. In a motion filed in the U.S. District Court in Worcester, Massachusetts, Tuesday, Digital asked that Intel be denied its request to make a counterclaim part of the case.
Taiwan firms adopt Cyrix chips By Kurt Oeler August 28th, 1997 C/Net	Taiwanese PC manufacturers Tatung and First International Computer are expected to adopt the Cyrix MediaGX microprocessor. The highly integrated chip, sometimes called a "system on a chip" because it adds graphics, audio, and video capabilities to the microprocessor, will allow Tatung and First International to produce low-end PCs in the sub-$1,000 range, Nikkei's Japan Biztech online news service reported today. These machines should appeal to the price-consicous Asian market.
AMD K6 Appears to have Cache Bug By poulot@chorus.fr August 27th, 1997	The AMD-K6 processor is believed to have a bug that prevents reliable operation when more than 32 MB of RAM is used. The most common symptoms are segmentation violations (see The SIG11 FAQ) while compiling the Linux kernel. It has, until now, only been observed when doing heavy compilations, probably because only compilations stress the system enough. It is not a gcc problem, as it is sometimes the program that launches gcc (it can be make, or sh) that dies.	Many related stories linked from this article.
Federal Agency Deepens Intel Probe By Douglas Hayward August 27th, 1997 EE Times	The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has deepened its probe into Intel's multimillion-dollar acquisition of graphics chip maker Chips and Technologies, raising the possibility of the deal being altered or even vetoed on antitrust grounds.	Related Stories Chips and Tech acquisition provides 3-D, notebook technologies -- Intel spends $420M to gain stake in graphics Consolidation Hits Chip Market -- Intel grabs the top spot in mobile graphics chip arena with buyout
High failure rates forced Cyrix to recall some 10,000 6x86MX chips By Lisa DiCarlo August 27th, 1997 PC-Week	Cyrix Corp. has tightened up its CPU testing procedures after being forced to recall at least 10,000 of its 200MHz 6x86MX processors soon after their introduction.	Related Stories Cyrix chip recall won't cost its customers, company
Cyrix chip recall won't cost its customers, company says By Sean Silverthorne August 27th, 1997 ZD-Net	When Ford recalls cars, the whole world gasps and investors recoil. But will Cyrix Corp.'s recall of thousands of microprocessors hurt the chip maker in the same way? Cyrix says no; analysts aren't quite sure	Related Stories High failure rates forced Cyrix to recall some 10,000 6x86MX chips
Intel Tillamook chip coming By Michael Kanellos August 26th, 1997 C/Net	Tillamook, Intel's new Pentium MMX processor for mobile computers, will be released on September 8 at a press conference at the company's Santa Clara, California, headquarters.	Related Stories Intel pushes into notebook market PC of the Future Intel's New Notebook Strategy
Are Single-Chip PCs Finally Coming? By Michael Slater August 25th, 1997 Microprocessor Report	Six or seven years ago, when it became apparent that the capability to put several million transistors on a chip was just around the corner, many industry observers (myself included) confidently predicted that PCs would soon be reduced to a single chip plus memory. Even Intel gave presentations that forecast this outcome, and its 386SL and 486SL processors looked like steps in this direction. Chips and Technologies, VLSI Technology, AMD, and Vadem all introduced high-integration PC products.	Many related stories linked from this article.
Intel done with non-MMX Pentiums By Anthony Cataldo August 25th, 1997 EE Times	Intel Corp. has recently stopped manufacturing non-MMX Pentium processors, and will likely cease spinning out faster versions of Pentiums altogether, as it prepares a massive conversion to 0.25-micron Pentium IIs--code-named Deschutes--for mobile, desktop and high-end workstation and server systems by the first half of next year, the company said.
Beware: Next Windows needs newest chip sets BY MIKE LANGBERG August 24th, 1997 San Jose Mercury News	IF you're buying a new personal computer this fall containing either a Pentium or Pentium II microprocessor, get ready to do some detective work. You need to be sure you're getting the newest ``chip set,'' a little-known group of chips that help out the processor, or you'll miss out on some useful new features coming next year.
Chips and Tech acquisition provides 3-D, notebook technologies -- Intel spends $420M to gain stake in graphics By Margaret Ryan August 4th, 1997 EE Times	Sealing its bid to become the leading force in PC graphics, Intel Corp. last week offered $420 million for Chips and Technologies Inc., the leading vendor of notebook-graphics accelerator chips.
Consolidation Hits Chip Market -- Intel grabs the top spot in mobile graphics chip arena with buyout By Kelly Spang August 4th, 1997 Computer Reseller News	Seemingly out of nowhere, Intel Corp. is now the most dominant player in the mobile graphics chip market. A week ago, the Santa Clara chip maker was not even on the radar screen when it came to graphics accelerators for portable computers.
New Merger Chips Away At PC Pricing By Lisa DiCarlo August 1st, 1997 PC-Week	If all goes according to plan, National Semiconductor Corp.'s acquisition of Cyrix Corp. last week will help shape the next generation of computing devices.
National Semi Acquires Cyrix -- Cyrix Gains Licensed Fab; National Touts PC on a Chip by Linley Gwennap Microprocessor Report	National Semiconductor has leapt into the PC processor market by acquiring x86 vendor Cyrix in a $550-million stock swap. The deal positions the combined company as a stronger force in the PC processor market, bringing together Cyrix's x86 designers with National's fab capacity. National recently opened a 0.35-micron fab, competitive with the best process technology that Cyrix is getting from its current foundry, IBM. National also holds the essential Intel patent cross-license agreement that will allow it to legally manufacture and sell Intel-compatible processors.
Nat Semi, Cyrix plan $500 PC strategy By Michael Kanellos July 30th, 1997 C/Net	National Semiconductor (NSM) and Cyrix (CYRK) told investors today that they will focus on chips for sub-$500 home computers, NetPCs, and entertainment devices like TVs with new "system on a chip" processors that will meld microprocessors, audio, video, network cards, and other functions onto a single piece of silicon.	Related Stories National Semi to buy Cyrix
Chip firms moving to consolidate By Tom Quinlan July 28th, 1997 San Jose Mercury News	They are relatively small acquisitions -- together valued at less than $1 billion -- but the Monday moves by Intel Corp. and National Semiconductor Corp. appear to be harbingers of a Silicon Valley where only the strongest and most diversified chip companies will survive. Intel's proposed purchase of graphics chip maker Chips & Technologies Inc. -- for an estimated $420 million in cash -- brings the Santa Clara chip titan into one of the few personal computer processor markets it doesn't yet dominate. And National Semiconductor's agreement to buy Cyrix Corp. -- in a stock swap currently valued at $544 million -- gives that Santa Clara firm the breadth to produce a single chip that could run a cut-rate personal computer.	Many related stories linked from this article.
National Semi to buy Cyrix By Dawn Yoshitake July 28th, 1997 C/Net	National Semiconductor (NSM) today announced it will buy Cyrix (CYRX) in a stock deal valued at $550 million. The deal is designed to develop system-on-a-chip technology for the rapidly growing entry-level PC, Net PC, and information appliance markets.	Related Stories Nat Semi, Cyrix plan $500 PC strategy
Cyrix struggling to keep up with demand By Renee Deger July 23rd, 1997 ZD-Net	Hobbled by losses last quarter, Cyrix Corp. is now struggling to supply the market with its newer, more powerful processors. The wait for a personal computer from some PC makers that use the new 6x86MX chip is six to eight weeks, say customers and direct PC sellers.	Related Stories Cyrix's numbers worse than expected
Cyrix's numbers worse than expected By Lisa M. Bowman July 16, 1997 ZD-Net	Cyrix Corp. reported a wider-than-expected second-quarter loss because of slow demand and lower prices for some of its older chips.	Related Stories Cyrix warns over Q2 profits, cites price pressures
Challenges of Being Fabless By Michael Slater July 14th, 1997 Microprocessor Report	The semiconductor industry today comprises an interesting mix of traditional manufacturers, fabless companies, and "chipless" companies. The nonmanufacturing companies have played essential roles in the evolution of the PC industry, and they will continue to do so in the future--but serious challenges loom.	Many related stories linked from this article.

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