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Why Apple moved from PowerPC to Intel chips – a different perspective

Thursday, June 18, 2009

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Earlier this week, CNET posted an interesting take detailing why Apple decided to abandon PowerPC in favor of Intel chips in 2005.  While Steve Jobs publicly stated that the Intel’s roadmap was more in line with what Apple was looking for and where it wanted to go (i.e more efficient chips), CNET got a hold […]

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iLife ’09 begins trend towards Intel only Macs

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

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If you check out the fine print in iLife ’09, you’ll notice that ‘artist lessons’ in GarageBand will only work on Intel-based Macs.  While some critics might cry foul, and argue that Apple is trying to force customers to upgrade so that they can get more money, the reality is probably closer to the fact […]

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