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Intel Plans A Common Socket For Xeon, Itanium

stonedonkey writes "According to EE Times, Intel is planning a common system platform for the Xeon and Itanium by 2007, "creating a unified 64-bit motherboard with a new, one-size-fits-all socket." Intel's Jason Waxman says , "It has been something that customers have been asking us for for a while now...the reseller [currently] has to have an inventory of both boxes on hand." Feeling the heat from the competition, cutting losses, or just friendly customer service?"

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  1. That'd be the competition by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    AMD is coming!

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    1. Re:Bukkirani yoroshiku! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
  3. All I have to say is this... by TheMadPenguin · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    It's about fsking time!

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  4. In other news...... by i_hate_exnihilo · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    the GNAA plans a common socket for both black and white cocks. The goatse socket is slated for release in the fall.