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    19-Jul-90  17:21:53
Sb: #5273-32 bit bus?
Fm: Paul K. Ward 73477,2004
To: Frank Hogg 70310,317 (X)

Frank,

Well, surely neither one of is innocent when it comes to "hype"! 

I suppose whether or not IMS loses sales remains to be seen -- when the hype is
supported by performance, a customer will buy.

I generally feel reluctant to get into discussions of commercial products in
the forum, particularly if I'm associated with one. I'll be glad to post
something like "Hey, y'all! Check out our new upload in DL15!" but to go ahead
and be Drew Kaplan on the OS9 Forum is not my style.

I don't think being "open" will lose you any sales and put you in a
non-competitive position, btw. I think customers like being told what's up. So
keep at it, Frank!

If you end up saying things that are technically problematic, though, I'll have
to leave the OS9 Forumites the job of correction.

I will say one thing, however, and that is that a 32 bit bus, like a 16 bit
bus, is a valid design CHOICE. There are arguments both ways, and both ways
have merit. Certainly cost and performance are factors, but until you know the
COST of the bus and the details about present and future PERFORMANCE, let's let
the issue lie. We're both dealing in ignorance. And I certainly, in ANY case,
cannot comment on the TC9 and TC70 because designs are not finalized.

You're doing a great job, Frank, and as one marketeer to another, hats off for
your efforts.

Best wishes,

Paul