> > Or you could ask intel their production and sales numbers for
> > 80x86 microprocessors.
>
> The problem with that approach is that 80x86 processors ended up in many
> more things than just computers: phone systems for one.
That's why I said:
"The total number of "compatibles" is gonna be about the intel production,
plus the production of competing chip companies, minus chips used for
other non "compatible" 80x86 devices."
What would you guess the ratio of PCs to other 80x86 devices would be?
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Grumpy Ol' Fred
Received on Mon Sep 23 2002 - 19:15:01 BST