Monday, May 23, 2005

The Apocalypse

Say it aint so!

Apple to consider INTEL processors.

This doesn't make much sense to me since INTEL processors are generally considered inferior. The only argument that makes sense and is the only argument being used in the handful of articles I have read is the cost effectiveness of the INTEL chips over the IBM chips.
Maybe this is just a ploy to get IBM to cut Apple a deal and lower prices.
I have a feeling this report isn't true. The engineering required to make OSX work on CISC processors is not insignificant.
And, the industry trend has been toward the technically superior IBM chips not away from them. For example, all 3 next gen video game systems will be incorporating IBM processors NOT intel.
It did make their stock price jump 6% today. Maybe Steve Jobs is planning on selling some stock soon and wanted a boost in the stock price.

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