http://search.ft.com/search/article.html?id=030924000814
Another look at who will buy 64-bit machines, with an angle which had not occurred to me -- some people will buy them simply because they are "hot" and "the latest thing". An ignorant market is still a market, casting doubt on Intel's claim: "Nobody needs a 64-bit desktop".
As the article indicates, there are still hurdles and obstacles to overcome here, although Apple G5 owners will not have so many [indeed, if anyone out there would like to contribute a top of the line 2-processor G5 to me, along with 23" Cinema display, for me to get some appreciation of this first hand, by all means go ahead!].
It would appear that Intel is in more of a bind here than the other CPU manufacturers -- though they have been in such binds before, and Houdinied their way out of it, so we will have to see.
Posted by jho at September 25, 2003 11:30 AM