The "Wintel Watch" column, which appears exclusively on EE Times Online, brings you a fresh look at the latest news that's pricking up the ears of designers throughout the PC community. Rest assured, we don't rehash press releases from Intel and Microsoft. Nor do we regurgitate Usenet postings of dubious authority.

Everything you always wanted to know about predication and speculation, but were afraid to ask (March 27, 1998) Craig Barrett is not the answer (March 27, 1998) Intel takes issue with yours truly (March 13, 1998) HP will make Merced a winner (February 23, 1998) Leave Microsoft alone Hot x86 chips for '98 and beyond Letter from Las Vegas My my, hey hey, looks like Alpha's gonna fade away No, Java doesn't suck Does Java suck? Talisman goes "tilt" The wired consumer Inside Intel: Secrets of the X86 Architecture Live (well, almost) from Atlanta: The Spring Comdex "Commie" Awards To "NT" or not to "NT"? Developers play a new game Shhh!..Microsoft reveals its stealth Java strategy Windows CE is ready for the big time The $1,000 PC Challenge Klamath cometh With Apple ailing, has Wintel won? For hybrid apps, content is king MMX -- No pain, no gain Welcome to the inside scoop

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