Sudhian Media has posted an article on AMD's Athlon 3000+
When Sunnyvale chose the code name "Barton" for their 512K AthlonXP processor they set their sites high. While Thoroughbred (AMD's .13 micron code name) implies a solid level of performance by referencing a well-bred horse, the name Barton has a more specific meaning. The original Barton was Sir Barton, the first horse to win the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, and the Belmont. These three races are the crown jewels of horse racing, and are collectively referred to as the Triple Crown. It's rare for one horse to win all three events; Sir Barton's 1919 Triple Crown victory was a feat that's only been equaled 11 times in the last 83 years.Read more
