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During this entire period there was an explosion in microprocessor designs. Let's say most of them better than the x86 generation for each of them. That would s
by creer 3y ago
During this entire period there was an explosion in microprocessor designs. Let's say most of them better than the x86 generation for each of them. That would still not be enough to compete with the IBM PC-Compatible in rough price-performance and in amount and ease of procuring "personal computer" types of software. A superior technical solution is NOT sufficient to win.
- creer 3y agoI remember a technical presentation by Intel on the microarchitecture of their latest generation. And thinking "Wow, they threw everything and the kitchen sink in there - each piece to gain ~1% performance." And the thing is, it was enough. That chip was arguably a mess - and it was sufficient to keep their market going.