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It would have taken an amazing amount of foresight to prioritize SoC requirements over the bread and butter of Intel's business back when the process work had started.

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It would have taken an amazing amount of foresight to prioritize SoC requirements over the bread and butter of Intel's business back when the process work had started.

Well said.

There are a number of folks here who think things like process
technology and MPU product design cycles can change on a
dime.

What comes today had critical defining decisions locked down
years and years ago. When a CEO makes a statement about his
company suddenly changing directions or priorities that doesn't
arrive in silicon until years down the road. Those expecting 90
degree turns in the next quarter or even next year from a change
in competitive situation today are like a spoiled child expecting
a flying pony for their birthday.

"MPU design is like Russian roulette but after you pull the
trigger you have to wait 4 or 5 years to see if you're dead"
- former Alpha designer