No, I am not. AMD is not going anywhere. It is true that AMD64 has to pay for for i386
license but it is also true that Intel has to pay for 64 bit license to AMD64. It is assured mutual destruction policy.
Intel could buy out AMD but that can not happen because of the anti-trust regulations.
The only really possibility for AMD to get out of the business is if Intel actually
can complete Itanium processor and ditch 32 bit architecture all together. In that case they will not need AMD for 64-32 bit compatibility and AMD will go down the drain.
I just do not see Itanium happening any time soon in any reasonable shape so AMD lovers you are safe.
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