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Inside the Apple/PA Semi Deal: Micro and Macro Perspectives

One possible option not mentioned here: Didn't Google design their own servers to keep up with the demands of their network? I could easily imagine Jobs not thinking any smaller than Google and the superb design team of PA could most likely help him design a back bone easily meeting or beating the Google foundation. Maybe we'll see him playing in the elite league of Microsoft and Google in a not too distant future.

Apple Thrusts Ahead on Convergence by Acquiring PA Semi

I actually wrote this msg yesterday. In the meantime we know about the possible complications coming from PA's involvement in several defense programs. Maybe their fab (T.I.) bails them out here? In theory if having access to all the tools they could produce the existing product. Taro

Apple Thrusts Ahead on Convergence by Acquiring PA Semi

Aplle is not taking any PA products to market, Jobs is too smart for that. The current line of processors will be retired and this wizard design team used for captive tiny footprint SoC designs only.
I wouldn't feel too good holding Samsung too close to my heart either: Very smart move, AAPL no doubt plans on taking a future lead in the mobile communications market. Taro76w