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From: joemu@nsc-pdc.UUCP (Joe Mueller)
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Subject: UN*X clock chip anyone?
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Date: Wed, 5-Mar-86 14:55:51 EST
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I am debating making a proposal to build the mythical 32 bit counter/clock chip
(a battery backed up 32 bit counter that would keep un*x time without fancy
conversions and contortions). To my knowledge, there aren't any vendors that
build such a beast. In order to gather ammunition for my proposal I need
answers for two questions. My questions are:

1. How much interest is there for such a chip?
2. What features would you like in it?

Please direct mail to me rather than posting followups to the net, I may not
see your replies. I may be reached at:
nsc!nsc-pdc!joemu
	or
Joe Mueller
c/o National Semiconductor
15201 NW Greenbrier Parkway
Portland, OR 97006

P.S. I am doing this completely on my own and should in no way be construed as
an official request of National Semiconductor.