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Re[2]: "Dual-Core" CPUs & the future of software licensing

From: Jonathan Gennick <jonathan_at_gennick.com>
Date: Mon, 9 May 2005 11:36:27 -0400
Message-ID: <8116204851.20050509113627@gennick.com>


Monday, May 9, 2005, 10:14:31 AM, Goulet, Dick (DGoulet_at_vicr.com) wrote: GD> Oracle has already weighed in on the subject. A cpu = a core.

And they're right too.

GD> I've a
GD> feeling this will come back to bite them.

And I agree, it probably will come back to bite them.

IMHO, a CPU is a CPU, no matter how it's packaged. But, psychologically, the market wants the packaging to make a difference. The market will likely win.

Best regards,

Jonathan Gennick --- Brighten the corner where you are http://Gennick.com * 906.387.1698 * mailto:jonathan@gennick.com

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