On Sun, 9 Dec 2012 15:23:28 -0800 Grant <emailgr...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > It seems like ARM processors will destroy x86 before too long. > > > Does anyone think this won't happen? > > > > > > - Grant > > > > Yes me. > > > > ARM will take over where it makes sense and won't where it doesn't. > > > > For desktops and laptops, x86 was used simply because there was > > nothing else, so x86 is going to have to fight for it's survival in > > the whole bottom and middle range there. > > And won't the manufacturers be more inclined to use a processor they > can manufacture themselves under license than buy one from Intel or > AMD? And won't end users be more inclined to buy them since they'll > be cheaper? You have neglected to mention the single most important factor of all: inertia Human groups are loathe to change things that already work good enough for something that works better. Intel works good enough. -- Alan McKinnon alan.mckin...@gmail.com
