Re: IBM/Apple deal [Was: Information on MC88110 requested]

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From: Andy Glew
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 1991 14:44

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>If the IBM/Apple deal goes through, which looks likely at this point, the
>future of the 88000 is in serious doubt.  Motorola is likely to make RS/6000
>processors, and this is likely to divert most of its design efforts.

What about Ford choosing the 88K family as embedded controllers.
Wouldn't that strongly encourage Moto to keep the 88K around?
Or is there not enough profit in embedded controllers?
--

Andy Glew, glew@ichips.intel.com
Intel Corp., M/S JF1-19, 5200 NE Elam Young Parkway, 
Hillsboro, Oregon 97124-6497

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of Intel Corp.

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Subject: Re: IBM/Apple deal [Was: Information on MC88110 requested]
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