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PPC G5 On The Way -- And Fast

Posted by timothy on from the technodiversity dept.

Sulka writes: "The Register has a report claiming the PPC G5 CPU is ready for production and will be launched by Apple in January. Initial batch would include a 1.6GHz version with 2GHz to follow. 64 bit architecture, 10 stage pipeline, Silicon-On-Insulator and other buzzwords are mentioned." Maybe this will mean cheaper G4s for those of us who buy computers somewhat lower on the food chain, too.

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  1. WOOHOO!!! by alta · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Hell yeah!!! I need linux on that please!!!

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