Intel chose a different tact with its 64-bit Itanium by not only introducing a different instruction set, but by also implementing a radical and complex design that is ultimately dependent on equally new and radical compiler technology. Intel's attempt to drive the problem ridden and chronically late Itanium into the market suffered another setback as recently as last month. Itaniums before year's end. Instead, the UDIG will focus on achieving a greater degree of consistency by specifying common hardware interfaces across the UNIX operating system and peripheral devices. Strategic Realignment Copyright 1996-2001 by Nikolai Bezroukov.
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