This, from TheInquirer, makes a lot of sense to me.

Post #26,917 by Another Scott 2/1/02 5:45:28 PM Reply	This, from TheInquirer, makes a lot of sense to me. [link\|http://www.theinquirer.net/01020211.htm\|Apple could easily migrate to X86]. Much of the code is portable, and Apple has experience running on different CPUs. But it doesn't make sense to run MacOS on a new architecture unless the existing CPU architecture has run out of steam. This is because some of the MacOS would have to be emulated until all the code was ported. Without a substantial speed delta in going to a new CPU, there won't be any performance benefit. So don't expect MacOS-X/86 any time soon. Cheers, Scott.
Post #26,969 by ben_tilly 2/2/02 10:47:28 AM Reply	They would be silly to migrate to x86 now Where the x86 architecture is going to go into its 64 bit future is still undecided. Even if Apple wanted to make that switch, they would be best off either picking a 64-bit chip, or waiting until the dust clears somewhat. Cheers, Ben
Post #26,972 by nking 2/2/02 11:02:15 AM Reply	The only thing that I can see happen is that Apple uses both a PowerPC and an AMD 64 bit chip in their new Macs. The OS will be written to use both processors. Maybe the AMD can be used for emulation software to emulate a PC, and run the X86 code natively while emulating the rest of the PC (BIOS, Video, Audio, etc). "Will code Visual BASIC for cash."

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