> HD's version has the advantage of not having to make assumptions
> about how future CPUs might handle the level, and leaves open the
> alternative possibility of leaving the level at 3 (or some future 4)
> and just turning off the serial-number capability.
Given the PR disaster that the P3 serial number brought about,
I'd be surprised if Intel were to revisit that chapter of history :)
I see your point however.
regards,
Dave.
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