Technology exchange agreement with Intel. Intel had introduced the first x86 microprocessors in 1978. In 1981, IBM created its PC, and wanted Intel's x86 processors, but only under the condition that Intel also provide a second-source manufacturer for its patented x86 microprocessors.
The ear canal is shaped somewhat like an hourglassnarrowing part way down. The skin of the outer part of the canal has special glands that produce earwax. This wax is supposed to trap dust and dirt particles to keep them from reaching the eardrum.
Earwax (also called cerumen) is made by glands in the outer part of the ear canal. Earwax helps your ear stay healthy. It helps stop dust, dirt, and other substances from getting into the ear canal.Earwax also helps to maintain the ear canal's acid balance and to protect the ears from infection.It is healthy to have earwax inside the ear canal. It is not a sign of poor hygiene.t does not mean that your ears are not clean. If you tend to have problems with earwax buildup: 1  Don't try to soften the wax in your ear if you have ear pain or cold symptoms, or if your eardrum has ever had a hole or tear. 2  Don't put any object (such as cotton swabs or pencils) inside your ears to try to clean them.