it's official: AMD and ATi merger on its way

[blackleopard92]

http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=2807

read about it.

some pointers:
complete packages for consumers
possibility of integration of GPU with CPU. (there is a hint in AMD's blueprints)
AMD get two more FAB plants.

an important thing:

From ATI's standpoint, it's only a matter of time before the GPU becomes general purpose enough that it could be designed and manufactured by a CPU maker. Taking the concern one step further, ATI's worried that in the coming years Intel will introduce its standalone GPU and really turn up the heat on the remaining independent GPU makers. By partnering with AMD, ATI believes that it would be better prepared for what it believes is the inevitable confrontation with Intel. From ATI's perspective, Intel is too strong in CPU design, manufacturing and marketing to compete against when the inevitable move into the GPU space occurs.

however, nVidia has a different view.

and one thing, all of the article is written in layman language, so no point in giving short points on it.

 

[Cowburn199]

Yep my dad told me about it the other day.
Should be a good move