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I really doubt Cell will go anywhere
I would agree that IBM would like to move Cell into new markets other than PS3. However, I really doubt there is room for Cell when the multi-core X86 market is taking off in such a dramatic fashion.

The competition between Intel and AMD in the x86 market, along with Via and others will just make the x86 stronger and stronger over time with all the SW behind it.

For HPSC, I just don't see X86 scaling to that level. The # of applications needed there is extremely small and already ported to Itanium, Pwr and Sparc. X86 brings nothing to the party in that regard.
Posted by: Prognosticator   Posted on: 07/18/06 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use
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I'm sure it's a great processor  Yagotta B. Kidding | 07/18/06
It is a Server CPU and not intended as a ...  ShadeTree | 07/18/06
Okay, where is the server software?  balsover | 07/18/06
Itanium Server Software List  SemiconEng | 07/18/06
That's all very nice, I'm sure  Yagotta B. Kidding | 07/19/06
There is SLES and RHEL IA64  michael_t | 07/19/06
Itanium will break the vertically integrated HPSC market  Prognosticator | 07/18/06
POWER 5+ is still highly in use  nucrash | 07/18/06
I really doubt Cell will go anywhere  Prognosticator | 07/18/06
You are clearly detached from reality.  michael_t | 07/18/06
Yes, but Intel needs to use the time machine and go back 3 YEARS  michael_t | 07/19/06
Unfortunately, Montecito's performance is not even up to par with  michael_t | 07/18/06
Could you at least try to rent a clue?  ShadeTree | 07/18/06
I am impressed: Idin't know that U guys at k-mart were interested in IA64  michael_t | 07/18/06
Must be a slow night at the tech desk in Quebec.  ShadeTree | 07/19/06
You are as accurate as expected wink  michael_t | 07/19/06
Ahahaha, get a clue man  Karbide | 07/19/06
It's for your edification and you are welcome.  michael_t | 07/19/06
I hope U learned something here : -)  Karbide | 07/19/06
Now go back and after u read it return to discuss.  michael_t | 07/19/06
Now go back after u read it happy  _Karbide_ | 07/19/06
/fix URL  _Karbide_ | 07/19/06
Better take a "closer" look at the BOTH the CINT/CF and RATES ....  michael_t | 07/19/06
U are welcome, but next time do your HW first.  michael_t | 07/20/06
If Conroe and Woodcrest are so great, why bother with Monticeito?  Mr. Roboto | 07/18/06
Not only that Montecito is not even competitive to its competitors!  michael_t | 07/18/06
Just how could Conroe and Woodcrest be kicking ...  ShadeTree | 07/18/06
Itanium OEMs have been testing Montecito out in the last 6 months  michael_t | 07/19/06
(-) Your are IBM employer right?  Karbide | 07/19/06
If you are not faint in heart read on  michael_t | 07/19/06
EPIC is the key  Roger Ramjet | 07/19/06

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