> The name coppermine comes from the fact that they are using copper for
> internal chip connections instead of aluminum.  Copper is a much better
> conductor than aluminum, which means that the resistance to electric current
> is less, which means that less heat is produced.  The same current that
> passes through an aluminum wire can pass through a copper one that is
> smaller in diameter faster.  The problem in the past with using copper was
> that it corroded too easily during manufacturing.  That problem has been
> solved.
>
i think Intel will use copper in 2000 not is the new coppermine chipset.
the name segests otherwise but i'm sure the name has nothing to do with
copper.

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