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From: cramer@kontron.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Wanted Info on the iAPX 432 and iMAX
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Date: Fri, 20-Mar-87 18:02:07 EST
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Posted: Fri Mar 20 18:02:07 1987
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> I understand that the 432 never made it as a commercial product. (Is this true?)
> Could someone send me pointers to a discussion of it's demise?  I would
> also be interested in your perspective on the system.  
> 
> Andy Halls

I attended an Intel 286 class several years ago which started off with
an overview of the past, present, and future of microprocessors.  One of
the market segments discussed by the Intel spokesman were "multi-tasking,
multi-processor systems".  He said they had learned a lot about this
market with the iAPX432, and they expected this to be a "big market in 
seven to ten years".

Doesn't sound like the 432 was a resounding success from Intel's standpoint.

Clayton E. Cramer