Intel's Itanium: Before Its Time or Just in Time?
Source: NEWS FACTOR
"This is classic chicken and egg -- unless 64-bit systems are available, no one will write the code," semiconductor expert Bob Markunas said.
As the latest 64-bit microprocessor to hit the market, Intel's (Nasdaq: INTC) Itanium 2 has been buffeted by rumors, hype and slower-than-expected adoption. All of the chaos surrounding the chip's introduction has made it difficult to discern its true role in the overall marketplace. Will Itanium 2 be a championship contender, or will it fade into the background, eclipsed by newer offerings?
