"Apple's Decision to Use Intel Processors Is Nothing Less Than an Attempt to Dethrone Microsoft. Really. So Intel buys Apple and works with their OEMs to get products out in the market. The OEMs would love to be able to offer a higher margin product with better reliability than Microsoft. Intel/Apple enters the market just as Microsoft announces yet another delay in their next generation OS. By the way, the new Apple OS for the Intel Architecture has a compatibility mode with Windows (I'm just guessing on this one)."
Cringely is among my favorite pundits, and whether I agree with his views he is always chock full of insight. This time however I can't quite agree with his predictions. Why would a chip maker want to buy a box maker? Apple doesn't seem to fit Intel's product framework, and allowing other hardware vendors to clone Mac hardware will have no benefit to Apple. Anyway, go read Bob's article for yourself and savor the possibilities.
Cringely: Intel to Buy Apple, Dethrone Microsoft
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