this reverse hyperthreading is very interesting, but i'd prefer to dwell on the joke, and the reaction to the joke, and the consequent discussion/flame war.
I don't see anything factual in it, neither in RHT in the first place, speculations were made, hopes raised, obviously they brought it to the masses, but if spreading rumours, and subsequently "quashing/debunking" them made it totally untrue, alot of things wouldn't have happened at all in PC hardware.
Infomatics response to humor reminds me of a line form the movie, "Good Morning Vietnam", when Robin Williams remarks to his commanding officer in response to the no sense of humor First Sargent that is riding his donkey: "Looks like he's a man in desparate need of a ****job"!! Chill Pill is in order!!