Truth be told, I haven't signed anything with anyone at all. But at the same time I figure it's probably more polite if I don't go blabbing everything that's going on.
I agree with you 100% and is the most professional way to do things.
The way things seem to go in the chip mfg world it is far best to try and not fuel rampant speculation by tossing out tidbits that are too specific. The knowledge that somethings are in the works that
may or may not pan out is enough for me.
If the chip suppliers care to speak up eventually -- that's their bailiwick to feed the Forum crowd. After the Bitfury 16nm thread debacle and others, I can understand suppliers being very very careful until chips are in-hand, ready to be delivered.