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> they traded performance for security, was there ever really an advantage

Security is important, I would always prefer a secure product. But given design habits that elide security for performance, as well as a compromised supply chain, the only choice we have is to side with the devil(s) we know.




It's just awareness that Intel hasn't shown they have any qualms about willfully overselling capability or externalizing technical debts.

Even with longer fulfillment timelines, availability isn't necessary worth the surprise cost of competitiveness.

Lifecycling early and having to buy additional hardware to meet capacity was passed onto our customers.




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