Replies to post #37734 on Intel Corp (INTC)

[kpf]

elmer

Yes. For this decade, at least. This was behind my remark the topic fits on an Intel thread.

However i am not sure this could change in the course of a decade. Looking at the the trend of sharing ressources of R&D, e.g. how the Consortium around IBM develops, it well could lead to downstream sharing as well over time.

However, for the time being process technology is a core competency in the MPU-business. If Hector gave it away AMD would never get back. Better to rely on subsidies for building fabs than to rely on foundry partners.

K.

[smooth2o]

It doesn't have to be that way...PowerPC and Power are pretty successful mfg examples. Also, in a niche market there's more margin.

Smooth