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Re:Intel's $475M error: the silicon behind the Pentium divis... by ksec on Sunday December 29, 2024 @08:52AM (#42539938)
In my view, this $475M was perhaps the best marketing spend for Intel. Because of the bug and recall, everyone including those not in tech knew about Intel. Coming from the 486 when people were expecting 586 or 686 but then suddenly "Pentium", this bug and recall built a reputation and good will that carried on later with Pentium MMX.
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Re:Intel's $475M error: the silicon behind the Pentium divis... by wmf on Sunday December 29, 2024 @03:39PM (#42542858)
Nah, Intel already did a big Pentium marketing blitz with the bunny people before this bug.
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Re:Intel's $475M error: the silicon behind the Pentium divis... by xattt on Sunday December 29, 2024 @05:10PM (#42543820)
Bunny people were part of the MMX and PII marketing.
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