Re:MINIX: Intel's hidden in-chip operating system
by detaro on Tuesday November 07, 2017 @05:18AM
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Because most people don't buy their CPUs for openness, they buy them for price, performance and software support.
As far as I know, Fujitsu still sells it with high-end servers (attempting to take on IBM POWER), and it's still floating around in embedded designs, but it's a niche choice, with the associated downsides.
As far as I know, Fujitsu still sells it with high-end servers (attempting to take on IBM POWER), and it's still floating around in embedded designs, but it's a niche choice, with the associated downsides.