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Re: 88110 bashing (was Re: M68060 Update)

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From: Christopher Songer
Date: Tue, 03 Nov 1992 15:45
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thomsen@spf.trw.com (Mark Thomsen) writes:
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>And lots of embedded applications in industry. I know full computer systems on  
>desktops are fun, but there seems to be a continuing arrogance thinking that  
>the volume of processor chips is dominated by desktop computers. A lot of  
>processors - the majority three years ago - are embedded inside non-computer  
>products and equipment. From three years ago I saw data that indicated that  
>Motorola does very, very well in the embedded processor industry.
>

Unfortunately, the 88K lost its biggest embedded customer. Ford was
going to use it, but opted out.

-Chris
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Subject: Re: 88110 bashing (was Re: M68060 Update)
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