More ammo against Intel
February 13, 2006 Posted by mitch | technology | 0 Comments
I didn't write over the weekeng like I would have liked (my wireless doesn't seem to like the centrino/linux/linksys combo... for some reason..), but I did feel prompted to write some more. I've recently descided to give up on Intel(kinda ironic eh, but I have a Dell Laptop from work and I'm not liking it, I will be buying an AMD based laptop soon enough), and here's some more fuel for the fire. Intel as struck a deal with Skype allowing Intel based PC's(and probably devices) a 10 way conference call, whereas any other chip will only be able to do a 5 way. Seems Intel is defaulting back to its WinTel counterparts tacticks where, if you can't beat them technologically, make deals with other software vendors to keep them out of the picture. To bad, as it seems Intel is missing the larger picture in this new era. SIP is the protocol of choice for most VoIP providers(because its a standard), and Skype's proprietary protocol will be null and void within 5 years. Not only that, but this further subjects themselves to giving AMD more ammo in their current anti-trust procedings against Intel in a couple different countries. Anyway, I am swearing off Intel for any sytems I recommend, and I definately will not buy one myself for the forseable future. (Things would have to drastically change before I will even consider them for home use.)
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