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AMD's business moves

Advanced Micro Devices rolls out the fastest notebook chip and also gets a key win in a Compaq notebook. Robert Palmer of Digital fame may also join the board.

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Advanced Micro Devices rolls out the fastest notebook chip and also gets a key win in a Compaq notebook. Robert Palmer of Digital fame may also join the board.

AMD takes speed crown in notebooks
Advanced Micro Devices takes the lead in notebook speed over Intel today with new chips that run as fast as 380 MHz and that are allowing AMD to enter the business market.

Digital's Palmer may join AMD board
Robert Palmer, the former chief executive of Digital Equipment, will likely join the board of Advanced Micro Devices in a move that may spark shareholder grumbling.

Compaq revamps strategy, adds AMD
It's a breakthrough announcement for AMD. Meanwhile, Compaq debuts a new strategy for small businesses and claims $2 million a day in direct sales.