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Did IBM every address the switch?I was just wondering if IBM ever weighed in on the PPC --> Intel switch?
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Developing for the Mactel - A few questionsAs someone who has only played with xcode a little bit, but always wanted to get my hands dirtier...<br /> <br /> 1. Why is there an option for codin…
... an option for coding for intel or PPC (or both), why ... -
Does the switch mean MS Office will get updated code and result in faster performanceSince everyone's code has to be brought up to speed before a recompile to intel, does this mean that MS Office will get an extensive rewrite that wil…
Since everyone's code has to be brought up to speed before a recompile to intel, does this mean that MS Office will get an extensive rewrite that will improve performance? Sounds like MS will be forced to improve something. -
For those loyal Apple fans who feel betrayedFor those loyal mac fans who feel betrayed that Apple is switching to intel, consider this:<br /> <br /> Quote from New York times <br /> "In th…
... that Apple is switching to intel, consider this: Quote from New ... to move his business to Intel, when I.B.M. executives ... -
Say hello to LaGrande (or what dongle will Apple use?)Up to now, Apple has used the CPU as a dongle to keep users from running their OS on a non-Apple computer. This was easy because other PPC designs we…
... introduce another dongle. Enter LaGrande, intel's DRM solution built into ... -
What of the Firmware?First off one thing that the move to Intel will probably mean is more access to PC add-on hardware, such as graphics cards, without needing a Mac spe…
... thing that the move to Intel will probably mean is more ... using OpenFirmware in its new Intel based machines. At the same ... a Mac that uses the Intel processor, and also that the ... -
ROMs in Transition Boxes are not FINAL<a href="http://www.macrumors.com/pages/2005/06/20050609230133.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.macrumors.com/pages/2005/...09230133.shtml</a><br />…
... BIOS/Firmware question for upcoming Intel-Macs open: We realize there ... -
Here is What The First Mac/ is Going to Be...The first Intel in the Mac will be the low cost box, Mac mini.<br /> <br /> It will require a WiMacx connection via the Nikia / Intel alliance.<br />…
... WiMacx connection via the Nikia / Intel alliance. http://biz.yahoo.com ... free !!! There will be large Intel server farms around the ... twist to think about. Obviously Intel simply could NOT use ... will come crashing down and Intel will be pretty embarrassed -- and ... -
Should Apple outsource ProMac workstation?Apple is not particularly experienced in creating a workstation level PC comparatively vs. the more venerable BOXX, Alienware, and a few others that …
... outsource, or license the Mac-Intel model to a more formidable ... -
10.4.1 for Intel on BitTorrent alreadyAccording to slashdot, PC users can now download 10.4.1 for their PC off bittorrent. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://apple.slashdot.org/apple/05/06/12…
According to slashdot, PC users can now download 10.4.1 for their PC off bittorrent. http://apple.slashdot.org/apple/05/0...?tid=179&tid=1 It won't be a supported release, so no security updates, etc., so I don't think that it will hurt Apple. It will be ... -
Will apple intro attesor technology for ppc users?We know that rosetta will allow apps compiled for ppc to run on intel macs, but how about attesor for intel compiled apps to run on ppc? I know that …
... run on intel macs, but how about attesor for intel compiled apps ... -
WoW !!! Mac/ 10.4.1 is NOW Available for Bootleggers !!! WoW...Well, just off the top of my head, this could possibly mean two things:<br /> <br /> Steve Jobs and Apple just committed suicide for the Mac platform…
... iPods ALL THE WAY. Or Intel has licensed the Mac platform ... The Shape of Days. "The Intel-based Power Macintoshes that Apple ... are based on an Intel motherboard, generic Intel graphics and off-the ... Mac operating system, are already Intel-native and run at full ... -
new nick names for the switch.mine are, {Mac-Intel-a-tosh}. {Intel-a-Mac} .and my favorite{ Leopard skin-Intel box-hat} even steve would appreiciate a pun on bob dylans song title…
mine are, {Mac-Intel-a-tosh}. {Intel-a-Mac} .and my favorite{ Leopard skin-Intel box-hat} even steve would appreiciate a pun on bob dylans song title. also { THINK DIFFERENT INSIDE THE BOX } -
Did Hell just freeze over while I wasnt looking? What is going on????I've been a very distant observer in the Mac community recently. I just dont get that excitement the way I used to browsin these forums and rumor sit…
... Now this???? Apple and.......Intel?!?!??! Guess Im more out ... should switch to x86 (Intel). It was well ... this decision how do Intel processors solve this? Last ... vs P4???? And why Intel specifically and not ... a more viable partner....Intel is like Microsoft. If ... -
Briefly: IBM left in the dark, Nokia developing Safari-based browserIBM left in the Cold till Final Moments<br /> <br /> Several executives close to the last-minute dealings between Apple and IBM said that "Mr. …
... " that it was switching to Intel chips, reports the New York ... about Apple's negotiations with Intel from news reports and that ... to move his business to Intel, when IBM executives said that ... -
portingI'm not a programmer so I am no familiar with this.<br /> <br /> Once OSX is running on Intel, will it be easier for software developers to port Wind…
I'm not a programmer so I am no familiar with this. Once OSX is running on Intel, will it be easier for software developers to port Windows apps over to OSX? Just disregard this if it has already been posted.... -
OS X Apps on Windows / Intel hardwareQuickTime comes to mind when I think of an interesting foundation for many kinds of formats. Why not allow it to run a universal binary? Anyone els…
QuickTime comes to mind when I think of an interesting foundation for many kinds of formats. Why not allow it to run a universal binary? Anyone else have this thought? Allow all the apps compiled in XCode 2.1 to run on OS X natively as well as under QT on ... -
Mac Tablet PC - Evidence?Look at this:<br /> <a href="http://www.thetabletmac.com/content/view/47/1/" target="_blank">http://www.thetabletmac.com/content/view/47/1/</a><br />…
... ?re going to switch to Intel. Now, here are my speculations ... want to create Hardware with Intel processors that they can´t ... impossible with a G5, too. Intel has the Know-how of ... -
Powerbook updates?so...<br /> does anyone think that the powerbooks will be updated to a decent spec (dual core processors/2 GHz+ single g4 processors etc) before xmas…
... whole feckin year till the intel Macs come out?? cheers Niall -
New Mac mini?i was planning to get an ibook before i heard about the intel transition but now i think that a mac mini with large screen is a better choice/invest…
... before i heard about the intel transition but now i think ... -
Apple files for 'Mactel' trademarkA post to the blog of CNet news.com journalist Ina Fried points out that the same day that Steve Jobs announced Apple's plans to adopt Intel chips, t…
A post to the blog of CNet news.com journalist Ina Fried points out that the same day that Steve Jobs announced Apple's plans to adopt Intel chips, the company filed a trademark application for the term "Mactel." [ View this article at AppleInsider.com ] -
Dvorak and his latest Macintel prediction<a href="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1827485,00.asp" target="_blank">http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1827485,00.asp</a><br /> <br /> I …
... dead on, he called the intel switch in 2k3 and he ... -
just bought a powerbook 12"I just purchased a powerbook 12" for school. I got the superdrive and 768mb ram. I also opted for apple care. it came out to almost exactly $1…
... 't wait for the rumored Intel machines, so I went for ... -
Modular designs + High-level frameworksThis thread might look a little off-topic in these times of MacTel speculation, but well, here's an idea I had...<br /> <br /> First the facts :<br /…
... Apple is transitionning to Intel as you all know... ... : Intel Yonah + integrated GPU * iBook : Intel Yonah + GPU * Powerbook : Intel Merom + 1-2 GPUs + 1-2 Cells * iMac : Intel Sossaman/Merom + 1-2 GPUs + 1-2 Cells * PowerMac : Intel ... -
IBM Sees Its Power Processor as Its Next Linux...Hopefully this hasn't been posted already.<br /> <br /> I thought the article was interesting. Funny how they kinda blow off the Apple announcement.…
... Macintosh computers and switch to Intel processors instead. The timing was ... -
USPs to avoid the OS/2 EffectWhen OS/2 was attempting to compete with Windows, it offered the ability to run Windows code natively inside OS/2. <br /> <br /> The problem was that…
... a sales proposition, if the Intel Macs (Macintels Mactels) are fairly ... safe. What could Apple and Intel do more to differentiate ... cooler better motherboards. Apple and Intel design motherboards which cost a ... What might that be? If Intel is serious about this ... -
The Leopard Changes its Spots PPC to Intel BUT...(probably should go in a diff. forum. Sorry in advance)<br /> <br /> What will Leopard bring to us? This will have to be a real kick in the teeth rel…
(probably should go in a diff. forum. Sorry in advance) What will Leopard bring to us? This will have to be a real kick in the teeth release for MS and Longhorn. Maybe Apple will release Leopard onto the wintel masses... who really knows? only SJ and a ... -
Apple spreadsheet application in the works?Rumors that Apple Computer has been quietly developing its own spreadsheet solution gained a dab of credibility this week as sources pointed to a rev…
... convergence of Macintosh design with Intel hardware, Apple on June 8th ... -
future of gcc for ppchow do think apples decision to 'go intel' for future products will affect the development of gnu gcc?<br /> will the even smaller 'market' of ppc ba…
... think apples decision to 'go intel' for future products will affect ...
