The computer industry just sucks

tHePeOPle

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I think I'm going to start my own chip company. This is going to be so sweet! Hell, all I have to do is ANNOUNCE that I have the best processor in the world. I won't actually have to deliver any boxed, warranteed products into the hands of the public for another 2 [-peep-]' years. In the meantime, I'll collect interest on preorders and get tons of jerks and venture capital boobs to invest in my company. It'll be great, 2 years worth of paid vacation! Anyone wanna be vice president?

-tHePeOPle
 

dandan

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Don't forget the millions in R&D (even if you reverse engineer someone else's), the billions invested in FABs to get the stuff made, and the millions spent to get it promoted (hyped).

What you gonna do - garage sales?

P.S. Just so I understand, who you flaming, as both the 2 biggies have been not shipping to previously advertised dates (though argueably for very different reasons - 1 can't make them, the other don't have a point in rushing anymore)