Something is bugging me for a couple of weeks now, and it is very important everybody understands why, so I'll try and explain. (a dutch explanation)Name the companies making the most out of internet and personal computers. They are Microsoft, Intel, HP, AMD and so on, right? The ones with the largest financial gain in hardware and software sales. Now, take Intel for example, they used to make microprocessors that were built to last. The intention was to get their chips to be fast, reliable, and have them operate at 100% for as long as possible. I own and know many 486 chips and Pentium-1 CPU's that are over 8 years old, which still function just fine today. The last couple of years however, I can't help but notice that newer CPU's and mainboards have a much shorter lifespan! Recently an Intel P4 just stopped doing anything right in front of my eyes. This change seems to have started with the Pentium 3. And don't forget; An Intel-chip can be in your harddrive, your mainboard, your modem, everywhere! You name it and it has at least some piece of Intel inside. Combine this thought with the fact that Intel is rich,…