Separate  :smileywink:

Dell has stated that Alienware will run as a seperate company, but for how long.  There will be a point in the world of companies cutting cost that I'm sure Dell will bring specific office type functions (A/P, Payroll, etc.) into Dell coporate offices.  The big question is how long Dell will allow other parts (D&E, design, manufacturing, etc.) of the business to stay seperate.