cost has NOTHING to do with the design and everythign to do with politics 
and production volumes. 

Isildur

On Mon, 25 Jun 2001, Chris Rupnik wrote:

>  Remember, PARISC CPU's cost about 10k each. Itaniums run as quick or faster
> and cost a lot less. This is a good thing. Its the right direction. A PIII
> cpu is a pretty quick thing, and sure does not cost a lot. Its a great time,
> IMHO.