Learn to read.
I didn’t say that Intel never had a math bug - or many other bugs over the years for that matter.
I simply said I don’t remember them ever on the “brink of going belly up”.
And...
It is still all about software not hardware.
There are a number of unique ID numbers in EVERY computer, not just the CPU.
It is all about software controlling what and who has access to said numbers. If the OS software prevents reading whatever, whatever isn’t read. For example your flash ROM in your computer that holds the system BIOS has a unique serial number that is CPU readable in every chip. The same with your video card. And your hard drive...
So try again.
Thanks for the update. I presume your “Learn to read” comment is not directed at me. I know nothing of Intel or OS or anything else having to do with computers.
My general response on tech issues comes from a Dilbert cartoon: “Forget the technical mumbo jumbo, just tell me if it works.” ;-]