I am not. But also, how many x86 processors are sold outside of the PC platform? They have a symbiotic relationship. The foundation of everything we have today.

I am not. But also, how many x86 processors are sold outside of the PC platform? They have a symbiotic relationship. The foundation of everything we have today. > Software interchangeability is more of an operating systems issue than an architectural one. Not if the architecture is designed around keeping others out. But just not telling anyone how to do it is enough in 99% of cases. Some hacker might post a buggy proof-of-concept for an obsolete device that no one will run. > Server-class ARM hardware generally does use similar parts as x86 servers, including power supplies and PCIe peripherals. Wanna place a bet on what apple is going to do?