From what I remember Tyan did get a headstart

Subject: From what I remember Tyan did get a headstart
Name: Stimp
Date: 8/30/2001 3:26:09 PM (GMT-7)
IP Address: 65.1.186.235
In Reply to: Tyan Tiger MP ATX Dual Socket A Motherboard Review- posted by LED
Message:

on the competition. Didn't AMD kinda partner with them for the duallie? But it still looks pretty impressive for $250, but I'm still biding my time when the rest of the lot come out (not too mention I'll be debt free for the first time in 10 Years let the spending spree commence).