http://businessweek.com/technology/content/oct2003/tc20031023_9828_tc055.htm
Amid all the hoopla about the AMD 'Athlon-64' CPU, this article makes the point that AMD has, hitherto, been spectacularly unsuccessful in its competition with Intel, and has not made a profit in nearly 3 years. Analysts question whether the 64-bit initiative can ever translate into commercial viability; AMD may leverage its expertise into the flash memory business, and get out of the CPU ratrace.
This sort of information must severely dampen the enthusiasm of those planning an Athlon-64 purchase, since this would be an expensive orphan at today's prices - I must say I am reconsidering my purchase planning right now.
Posted by jho at October 29, 2003 11:48 AM