And Intel is looking to ship a torrent of 4m 80286 microprocessors this year, up from 2m in 1986 – and if orders for the 32-bit 80386 keep growing at their present rate, it could get 1m of those away as well: the prospects for the company as a recovery play put 20% on the share price between Friday morning and Monday night – and an avalanche of 8m shares changed hands both days.