Apple has done the previously unthinkable, they have converted to x86. While that's what everyone has said, I don't think that is what Apple really meant. I think what they are really saying is that they are going to support PPC and x86, and make them work together, unknowingly to the user. This is something that Sun tried with Java, and it never really happened. I think that Apple approach is much more sane.

I think that Apple is putting itself in an interesting position. They can, on a model by model basis, put 4 of the top chip vendors in competition for what ever they want. If Intel can't deliver, AMD or IBM can. If they want something with more networking, Freescale is on tap. They're in a very powerful position now, the point where they don't need any one company.

And, for the humor aspect, here is a post on Slashdot about how the changes effect this guy. I'm glad that I didn't make any bets on this.


posted Jun 8, 2005 | permanent link