Why Apple ditched PowerPC, and what it says about Apple ditching Intel

Re:Why Apple ditched PowerPC, and what it says about Apple d... by Narishma on Saturday June 20, 2020 @03:09PM (#23586106)

Does AMD have the necessary volume to supply Apple? (Assuming they switch all their various models at once, and not just one or two).

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Re:Why Apple ditched PowerPC, and what it says about Apple d... by perryizgr8 on Saturday June 20, 2020 @11:28PM (#23589512)

I think Apple computer volume is not that much. Won't be surprised if AMD is already supplying more chips to other manufacturers.

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Re:Why Apple ditched PowerPC, and what it says about Apple d... by cable2600 on Sunday June 21, 2020 @12:41AM (#23589811)

Apple could license the VIA processors that are X86-X64 and Intel compatible.

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Re:Why Apple ditched PowerPC, and what it says about Apple d... by Narishma on Sunday June 21, 2020 @06:42AM (#23591230)

I don't think they can. Only Intel can license it to them.

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Re:Why Apple ditched PowerPC, and what it says about Apple d... by SahAssar on Sunday June 21, 2020 @11:53AM (#23592692)

But VIA already has a license, why couldn't apple acquire them or just the license? x86 licenses have been transferred before via acquisitions.

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