Linked by Thom Holwerda on Thu 30th Oct 2008 13:22 UTC, submitted by Sergio Schvezov
Intel The netbook and MID (mobile internet device) markets are all the rage these days, and Intel is betting big on these markets with its Atom processor line. However, Intel doesn't stop there - the company is even buying wireless networks. According to Intel's CEO Paul Otellini, it's all part of bringing the Internet to new places and people.
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helf
Member since:
2005-07-06

you mean go back to ARM? There have been ARM "netbooks" for ages ;P

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leos Member since:
2005-09-21

you mean go back to ARM? There have been ARM "netbooks" for ages ;P


They'll never go back to ARM. Sure it might have some efficiency advantages, but x86 has the compatibility knockout. You can run the same software as on any other computer, and that is invaluable. Transforms these little MIDs from toys to useful computers for me.

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helf Member since:
2005-07-06

true, but depending on what OS you are running, CPU arch is irrelevant.

With a *nix, half the time you just have to recompile.
I get what you mean though ;) I was just joking around.

Edited 2008-10-30 17:50 UTC

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ari-free Member since:
2007-01-22

but if you're running linux, who cares about compatibility?

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