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Intel and Skype Exclude AMD
Raenex writes "CNET is reporting that Intel and Skype have signed an exclusive deal that would cap the number of conference call members on all but Intel architecture. Skype will only offer 10-way conference calls on specific Intel chips while other chips, including all AMD chips, will only offer 5-way conference calls. From the article: 'Though few would argue that a niche feature like that is going to be a deal breaker for most PC buyers, the importance of the Skype-Intel alliance goes well beyond VoIP conferencing. Indeed, it's the latest, and certainly most prominent, example of Intel's new take on marketing: Lock in software partners as well as the PC makers.'"
does this mean Intel is actually actively trying to chase off all the geek customers that were just starting to consider not despising them again when the Yonah benchmarks came in? or did some middle-manager just accidentally outsource their public relations to Sony?
Asterisk.
It does conference calls really well and is not just free as in beer.
Corporate stupidity isn't always a bad thing. It's just a matter of letting them shoot themselves in the foot and then reaping the benefits of their pain.
MTW
Skype relies on float-point inaccuracies to optimize compression of the voice streams. Since AMD features accurate floating-point math, only 5-way conferencing is supported, while Intels inaccurate floating-point math can support compression of 10-way conference calls.
Generally, bash is superior to python in those environments where python is not installed.
I hate Intel. This just adds to the ever growing list of why. Some reasons include:
1) Higher priced chips that perform worse
2) Manufacturers who are locked into using thier crappy chips
3) Hints that Intel wants to offer non-standard hardware and screw the competition
4) Stupidest commercials in the industry including but not limited to some dumbasses walking around in pink isolation suits.
I didn't know Bill gates was for sale...
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The top ad off of this search, http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en
Close enough for me, Mr. AC.
This is a stupid partnership, as there is just no reason at all to do it.
This is like some cars going faster on certain roads (ignoring speed limits here of course, I'm talking capability). Maybe one 'supported' platform for tech support, but why would anyone possibly want to tie an application to a specific processor? Who knows what the road may bring.
Next: Games that run on ATI-only video cards versus NVidia
-M
when you see the word 'Linux', drink!
"Invalid bid. We have detected you are using an AMD processor. You are limited to five bids per month. Click here to find good deals on PCs running Intel chips on eBay!"
I searched for "beef" the other day, and eBay offered to sell me beef. The thought of buying beef from eBay frankly scares me (only 1 week left on the auction for this hamburger patty! Ooh, sign me up!).
Help poke pirates in the eyepatch, arr.