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The first desktop to use the ARM architecture was the BBC micro, it was used as the second processor when it was being developed. The Archimedes was the first
by opless 6y ago
The first desktop to use the ARM architecture was the BBC micro, it was used as the second processor when it was being developed.
The Archimedes was the first ARM desktop computer.
An important distinction I feel.
- joosters 6y ago...which is specifically explained in the article! Did it get something wrong?
- opless 6y agoYou missed my point ... The (current?) title of the HN news item is: The Acorn Archimedes was the first desktop to use the ARM architecture Which is technically incorrect. It doesn’t even vaguely match the articles title of: “Why Wait For Apple? Try Out The Original ARM Desktop Experience Today With A Raspberry Pi”
- lproven 6y agoOP here. As I commented elsewhere: this is not the title that I submitted to HN, and it's not the title on the target page. Someone edited it and I am not sure why.
- opless 6y agoAgreed, it would be nice if HN was less opaque about such things. Thanks for the clarification though, it’s much appreciated! As was the article!