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A Year Ago: Samsung to make Alpha chips
First published: Mon, 9 Feb 1998 18:12:33 GMT
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Digital will allow Korean giant Samsung to build and market Alpha processors in a move that kicks new life into the chip architecture.
The pair are due to announce the alliance in a teleconference tonight (UK time).