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Article #1360180386 32-Bit Multiply Problems?
From: trimble
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1987 02:49
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1987 02:49
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The San Jose Mercury News today reported on "errors in the intel
32-bit chip when doingg a multiply of 32-bit value with another
32-bit value".
The article inferred that the greatest impact would be on the Compac
company who is shipping the largest number of 80386-based equipment
currently. It was inferred that intel would replace the current part
over the next n monthss (years).
A few questions:
1) What IS the result of this operation? can someone post
a result (pure intellectual curiosity).
2) Has Intel posted this to the field with a position
statement on part replacement?
This is meant to have no bearing on Intel as a parts producer and
supplier. Merely my (personal) interest.
I'd type in the whole article but I'm not sure if it's legal.
Gary M. Trimble - Lockheed Advanced Marine Systems
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