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#Alpha Negitives?

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#118877From: Erik FlomAug 12, 1995 5:11 PM
I heard a rumour last week that DEC and Microsoft had come to some sort of agreement where all DEC platforms would be bundled with WinNT, or something to that effect. At least it's a more plausible rumour to spread around…..}:^) (Maybe it was the genesis of the 'buyout' rumour?) Keep On Toastin' Erik Flom – ELF Works 3D Construction Co.
#118886From: J Saperstein/FontBankAug 12, 1995 7:56 PM
That sounds a lot more plausible. Someone here said they heard something about Microsoft doing a $12-million research deal with DEC. Could indeed be a deal where DEC's Alpha machines come pre-installed with WinNT (if they don't already) or something like that. Jerry
#118942From: Erik FlomAug 13, 1995 5:14 PM
Maybe the $12Mill is coming in the form of free NT licenses? }:^)> "Oh, what a tangled web we weave….." Keep On Toastin' Erik Flom – ELF Works 3D Construction Co.
#119026From: john bennettAug 14, 1995 9:54 PM
I heard the MS/DEC deal involved s/w from DEC that allows Alphas to run as WinNT Servers to Intel networks. Could still be the beginning of a buyout:^) ….John
#119073From: Erik FlomAug 15, 1995 11:52 AM
And the rumours continue……… I'm just glad I haven't bought DEC, yet! Keep On Toastin' Erik Flom – ELF Works 3D Construction Co.