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Despite its aging design, the x86 is still in charge

April 3, 2007 With most of the world's software written with x86 in mind, it's doubtful that any future chip architecture would be able to displace it.Images: 35 years of Intel chip design TAGS: Intel x86, x86 processor, Intel, AMD, IBM Corp., server, PC

HP updates servers with latest Opterons

March 16, 2006 Hewlett-Packard updates its ProLiant line of x86-based servers with the latest 2.6GHz Opteron processors from AMD. TAGS: AMD Opteron, blade server, HP Compaq ProLiant, Intel x86, blade, AMD, server, HP

AMD focuses on 'x86 Everywhere'

June 10, 2005 CEO Ruiz says he's pleased with the company's "irreversible progress" as it recommits to 64-bit chips. TAGS: AMD Opteron, Intel x86, computer chip, AMD, microprocessor, dual-core, AMD Athlon, manufacturing, laser, Intel, CEO, 64-bit, server, PC

Sun: Four years to go in x86 transformation

April 17, 2006 Sun is earnest about x86 servers, but has years of work before they're fully integrated into its business. TAGS: x86 server, Sun Microsystems Inc., transformation, Intel x86, AMD Opteron, Intel Xeon, AMD, server, Intel

AMD ponders bigger x86 chip clan

September 17, 2003 Advanced Micro Devices explores offering more chips based on the x86 processor architecture in an effort to win a wider range of customers. TAGS: National Semiconductor Corp., AMD Geode, x86 processor, Intel x86, AMD, emerging market, architecture, chip company, handheld, Intel, information technology, PC, server

AMD dissolves Alchemy product line

June 13, 2006 Chipmaker also plans investment in Raza Microelectronics, the company picking up its handheld processors. TAGS: AMD, AMD Opteron, Intel x86, handheld

'Second Life': Don't worry, we can scale

June 6, 2006 Critics say the virtual world is running on a computer network that could have problems growing with demand. TAGS: Second Life, virtual worlds, computer network, online game, World of Warcraft, AMD Opteron, Intel x86, server, CEO, AMD, games

AMD sketches out new high-end, low-end chips

November 13, 2004 Consumer electronics, new chips and name calling were all on tap at Friday's AMD analyst meeting. TAGS: AMD Pacifica, Intel x86, AMD, security technology, x86 processor, dual-core processor, virtualization, flash memory, notebook computer, server, Intel, cell phone

AMD releases a consumer electronics chip

May 23, 2005 The chips don't sell for a lot of money, but the company figures the market will snatch up millions of them. TAGS: AMD Geode LX, AMD Geode NX, National Semiconductor Corp., AMD Geode, consumer electronics, AMD Opteron, chief technical officer, AMD, Microsoft Windows CE, Intel x86, set-top box, chipset, electronics, set-top, 2D, Intel Celeron

Intel to extend x86 for new tasks

September 27, 2006 Future-generation "Penryn" chips will include new instructions to speed search, math and multimedia. TAGS: Pat Gelsinger, Intel x86, general manager, instruction, Intel, extension, AMD, task, multimedia

Sun to offer free trials of Galaxy servers

April 20, 2006 Sixty-day trials will begin Friday for AMD Opteron-based servers as Sun seeks x86 attention. TAGS: Sun Microsystems Inc., AMD Opteron, promotion, x86 server, Intel x86, trial, server, AMD

Galaxy remakes Sun's server strategy

September 12, 2005 Company unveils first in Galaxy server family, a key piece of its push to restore its reputation, business health. Photos: Sun's new star servers TAGS: Sun Microsystems Inc., Intel x86, server market, AMD Opteron, reputation, x86 server, Sun UltraSPARC, Unix, server, AMD

Intel reclaims spot in Sun servers

January 22, 2007 With the move, Sun becomes the last of the four tier-one server sellers to rely jointly on x86 processors from Intel and AMD.Photos: Sun, Intel team up TAGS: Intel Xeon, Sun Microsystems Inc., Paul Otellini, Sun Server, Sun Solaris, Pat Gelsinger, Jonathan Schwartz, x86 server, AMD, x86 processor, Intel, Intel x86, server, quad-core, CEO, operating system

Intel's chips taking on new work

April 17, 2007 Chipmaker wants to get PC tech into places it currently doesn't dominate: consumer electronics and telecommunications equipment. TAGS: Pat Gelsinger, consumer electronics, Intel x86, telecommunications, Intel, Beijing, Intel XScale, I/O, high-performance, electronics, GPU, project, work, AMD, server, video

IBM plans new top-end Xeon servers this year

March 29, 2007 Big Blue is working on a new Intel-based multiprocessor machine--and a new program to woo software companies. TAGS: x86 server, Intel Xeon, multiprocessor, IBM Corp., Intel x86, quad-core, x86 processor, chipset, server, Intel, software company, Linux, AMD, HP, Dell, Microsoft Windows

Sun servers heading back to Intel chips

January 22, 2007 CEOs from Sun Microsystems and Intel are expected to announce partnership to build Xeon-based servers this year. TAGS: x86 server, Sun Microsystems Inc., Intel Xeon, Sun Server, Sun Solaris, AMD Opteron, Sun NetBeans, Paul Otellini, Intel, Sun Sparc, Intel x86, server, AMD, power management, San Francisco, CEO

Sun begins high-end phase of x86 servers

July 11, 2006 Company launching high-end server, its second attempt at blades and the resurrected "Thumper" packed with 48 disk drives. Photos: Sun's Opteron servers TAGS: x86 server, Sun Blade, blade, AMD Opteron, Sun Microsystems Inc., blade server, chassis, two-processor, Sun UltraSPARC, phase, Intel x86, Sun Solaris, server, AMD, family, leader

Sun to set Solaris free, after a fashion

November 15, 2004 Operating system to come at no charge for servers with x86 processors. But the bug fixes will cost you. TAGS: Sun Solaris, Sun Microsystems Inc., Red Hat Inc., Sun Solaris 10, open-source programmer, IBM AIX, Intel x86, x86 processor, open source, AMD Opteron, Linux, free, software company, bug fix, pricing, support

Lighting a fire under Solaris

April 24, 2006 Two significant upgrades are coming to Solaris this year, but Linux remains a fearsome rival. TAGS: Sun Solaris, Sun Microsystems Inc., x86 processor, OpenSolaris, x86 server, Linux, Intel x86, Sun Sparc, R&D, AMD Opteron, open source, server, IBM Corp., AMD, operating system

Via trots out mini notebook, mobile motherboard

June 5, 2007 Taiwanese company, trying to up its market share, unveils tiny NanoBook, plus hardware for smart phones.Photos: Via's little mobos TAGS: mini notebook, VIA Technologies Inc., Taiwanese company, OQO, prototype, First International Computer, x86 processor, portable computer, notebook computer, ARM, Intel x86, smart phone, motherboard, AMD, Intel, Samsung Electronics
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