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To: torvalds@transmeta.com (Linus Torvalds)
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> Who makes those pieces of crap? And who _buys_ them? I can understand it
> in embedded stuff simply because the chips are simpler and smaller, but in
> a laptop you should definitely try to avoid it.

These are mostly handhelds where the space/power issues get important. And as
to who makes them, well intel and various mips chip makers. Who buys them. 
Everyone frantically trying to get to the shop as a new iPaq stock comes in 8)

Alan

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