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Sun likely to use AMD's Opteron chip

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Julio Franco, Apr 9, 2003.

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  1. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    Sun Microsystems will likely adopt the Opteron processor from Advanced Micro Devices as it extends into new branches of the server market.
    Menlo Park, Calif.-based Sun has been testing the forthcoming Opteron chip for servers in its labs, and has found interest for the chip among customers, said John Loiacono, vice president of Sun's operating platforms group. Although he couldn't commit to any definite product plans, Loiacono said the chip, which comes out April 22, would probably end up in a Sun product in the future.

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