I assume the x86 dependance has been driven by Windows. Every other platform seems to be able to deal with different CPU. With Unix OSs the CPU target is just one extra option in the chain. Even Apple, in their unique position have been able to slash and burn legacy.
The only way I can see Windows getting off x86 is perhaps multi-core CPUs with both x86 and something better. Then at some point, you drop the x86 cores and use software emulation (like Apple did for PowerPC). I couldn't see this approach working today but maybe in years to come. Commodore 64 and Amiga emulate well on a modern PC. :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Java Posse" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en.
