Quote Originally Posted by Bgriffs View Post
AMD is also dropping its FAB's so this means less overall debt and costs. They can put more of their money back in to R&D and keep things moving along at a better pace. As long as they have a decent P2 launch here and then can keep up the performance and the pace while putting out the triple and dual core models OEM's will be eager to snap them up as long as priced properly. This gives them a healthy chance to climb back into the ring and stay competitive. They don't need Intel to falter, it would help, but they are more than capable now to keep themselves afloat.
You forgot that Fab R&D gets cutted. Since ATIC doesnt invest as much as AMD did. Plus the profit loss etc from not owning the fabs. And AMD is keeping the vast majority of its debts.