as far as I know that scheme for developers to test out there software on Intel Macs used a Pentium 4 placed in a tower case, so didn't use the actual core duo chips. I do agree that there probably isn't too much to worry about though.
Will ----- Original Message ----- From: "Travis Siegel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X by theblind" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 2:16 PM Subject: Re: intel bugs > It's certainly possible that the new intels have bugs, but I'd tend > to doubt it. It's not like they're using brand-new chips, the intel > chips have been in pcs for years. Any bugs have been worked out by > now I'd think. Now, if you're talking about the dual core intel > chips, then there's likely to be bugs, but if there are, they're not > cropping up yet. Remember, thhese computers have been in the testing > phase for nearly a year. Last June apple started their transition to > the intel chips, and apple developers could join a program to borrow > an intel based mac not too many months ago, (say September or October > if memory serves) so there has certainly been adequate testing of the > new cpus. I'd say they're fairly stable. > On Feb 8, 2006, at 12:59 AM, Justin Harford wrote: > > > Hi guys > > > > Is it possible for the new intel computers to have bugs in them in > > the first models. You know, sometimes when something new comes > > out, they have to get the production line adjusted, adn there are > > occasionally a few rejects that come out. > > > > Justin Harford > > > > > > >
