G1 refers to the Motorola 68k series (68000, 68040, etc) of processors, and G2 would go to the 60x series (601, 603ev, etc). Really the "G" just means generation, there are several different processors in the G3 (750, 750cx, etc), G4 (7400, 7450, etc) and G5 (970, 970fx) families.
G1 refers to the Motorola 68k series (68000, 68040, etc) of processors, and G2 would go to the 60x series (601, 603ev, etc). Really the "G" just means generation, there are several different processors in the G3 (750, 750cx, etc), G4 (7400, 7450, etc) and G5 (970, 970fx) families.
I always thought that
G1 = 601 (the first PowerPC)
G2 = 603 and 604 families
Also, the G4 is derived from the 603 branch of the family tree, with lots of stuff bolted on.
G1 was the first generation of PowerPC, the 601. G2 was the 603 and 604 the subsequent 603e/604e. The PowerPC generation number wasn't used as a marketing term until the G3 (750) arrived.
Kinda OT, but I see 'afaik' all the time... what does it actually mean?
Because,
iDunno.
I've been seeing that alot recently too and I couldn't figure it out until just now reading this thread. It must stand for "as far as I know"! I feel smart.
And who said computers will be the end of the english language? In 20 years time nobody will speak the "queen's english"... hell, people hardly stick to it now.
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the g3s predecessors were called 604 and 604e.
you might want to check apple-history for more details.
Originally posted by chych
G1 refers to the Motorola 68k series (68000, 68040, etc) of processors, and G2 would go to the 60x series (601, 603ev, etc). Really the "G" just means generation, there are several different processors in the G3 (750, 750cx, etc), G4 (7400, 7450, etc) and G5 (970, 970fx) families.
I always thought that
G1 = 601 (the first PowerPC)
G2 = 603 and 604 families
Also, the G4 is derived from the 603 branch of the family tree, with lots of stuff bolted on.
Originally posted by r3dx0r
afaik, there were no processors named g1 and g2 prior to the g3.
the g3s predecessors were called 604 and 604e.
you might want to check apple-history for more details.
Kinda OT, but I see 'afaik' all the time... what does it actually mean?
Because,
iDunno.
Originally posted by iDunno
Kinda OT, but I see 'afaik' all the time... what does it actually mean?
Because,
iDunno.
I've been seeing that alot recently too and I couldn't figure it out until just now reading this thread. It must stand for "as far as I know"! I feel smart.
Originally posted by nguyenhm16
I always thought that
G1 = 601 (the first PowerPC)
G2 = 603 and 604 families
Also, the G4 is derived from the 603 branch of the family tree, with lots of stuff bolted on.
Ding ding ding!
Originally posted by iDunno
Kinda OT, but I see 'afaik' all the time... what does it actually mean?
Inigo:~ stephen$ wtf afaik
AFAIK: as far as I know
Originally posted by staphbaby
Inigo:~ stephen$ wtf afaik
AFAIK: as far as I know
Thanks.
And who said computers will be the end of the english language? In 20 years time nobody will speak the "queen's english"... hell, people hardly stick to it now.
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