I even emailed Mike Magee (editor of the Inquirer) the link and this is what he replied back:
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From: "Mike Magee" <mike.magee@btinternet.com>
To: "Mr G" <mr_gobeldegook@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Pictures of Athlon XP 3000+
Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2002 19:21:25 -0000
Thanks
Yes - I saw it - it's almost certainly a dud...
Mike
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From: Mr G [mailto:mr_gobeldegook@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2002 7:04 PM
To: mike.magee@theinquirer.net
Subject: Pictures of Athlon XP 3000+
This artical looks a bit suspect to me, but its worth
a mention anyway. It includes a photo of the prototype
and a screen shot.
http://www.m3dzone.com/article.php?sid=2089&mode=thread&order=0
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Now if the Inquirer refuses to publish this story then what does that say about the artical ?!!
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