On Mon, 23 Sep 2002, Fred Cisin (XenoSoft) wrote:
> > > 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?
I would venture to guess that 10% of all 80x86 CPUs produced went into
non-computers. I wouldn't be surprised if the ratio was higher (or lower
for that matter :)
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