Intel is of course claiming that the cross-license doesn't come with the Cyrix purchase, but rather remains with NSM. I imagine it'll take some time for the lawyers to work this one out.
Not to be obnoxious, but Slot B is for the Intel Xeon. AMD/Alpha is Slot A.
Anyway, I don't think Via (or the other Slot A mobo chipset makers) will have to compete against AMD as they currently do vs. Intel. AMD is creating a chipset just to get things rolling, not to dominate the market as Intel does. I doubt AMD will push anyone to license their chipset, or make it difficult if that's what a company wants to do. The proliferation of Super7 boards has helped AMD and they will continue to groom these partners.
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Intel is of course claiming that the cross-license doesn't come with the Cyrix purchase, but rather remains with NSM. I imagine it'll take some time for the lawyers to work this one out.
Not to be obnoxious, but Slot B is for the Intel Xeon. AMD/Alpha is Slot A.
Anyway, I don't think Via (or the other Slot A mobo chipset makers) will have to compete against AMD as they currently do vs. Intel. AMD is creating a chipset just to get things rolling, not to dominate the market as Intel does. I doubt AMD will push anyone to license their chipset, or make it difficult if that's what a company wants to do. The proliferation of Super7 boards has helped AMD and they will continue to groom these partners.
...cuz I was sick. I agree with the general sentiment thus far: screwing over your employer doesn't help anyone.