Samsung, the Korean company that's got lingers in every electronic pie except computers, is the new Iron! runner, although unsubstantiated rumours are circulating that Samsung has been less than impressed with CBM s alleged inability to provide lull financial figures Hewlett Packard, the computer giant, also appears to be interested HP was involved in the development ot the AAA RISC chip set that will be at the heart cl the next generation ot Amigas. so there is a dear previous technological liaison Amstrad, however, who appeared to be an early favourite, is no longer a serious contender It simply doesn't have the financial clout The only way it might Still be involved is >n partnership with another bidder And at least one pundit has lipped ASA. the PC manufacturer, as another possibility. General opinion is that it a major player such as Samsung or HP takes the rems. it'll be a good thmg lor us all So many companies are interested m buying Commodore because Amiga technology is some of the best in the world, and (hey want it lor themselves, to use m new machines bearing the Amiga biand name Things could soon get interesting.