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Re: [?] Why should Distros be called as i386 for a 32-bit PC, and as amd64 for a 64-bit PC, when Intel Core PCs are also 64bit systems



On Mon, Mar 15, 2021 at 01:35:42PM -0400, Celejar wrote:
Apparently POWER is having a bit of a resurgence lately due to its
openness and non-x86ness:

https://www.osnews.com/story/133093/review-blackbird-secure-desktop-a-fully-open-source-modern-power9-workstation-without-any-proprietary-code/

Of course, Raptor seems to be a tiny player, and it's hard to see how
they'll get any traction since the pricing isn't very competitive,
apparently at least in part due to the chicken-and-egg market share
problem, but it's an exciting development to watch.

That doesn't do much for IBMs bottom line. :)


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