Intel takes Alpha from Compaq’s hands

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Author: JT Smith

From The Register: “Compaq today confirmed that it will transfer its Alpha microprocessor division to Intel
and consolidate its entire 64-bit server family on Intel’s IA-64 architecture by 2004.

The two firms have issued a statement, confirming a report in The Inquirer this
weekend that “Compaq is transferring significant Alpha microprocessor and compiler
technology, tools and resources to Intel.””

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