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Apple Releases WebKit
rohanl writes "Apple has responded to recent criticisms from the KHTML developers by providing a live CVS repository (including all history) of WebCore, JavaScriptCore and the newly open sourced WebKit, public mailing list, irc channel and bug database. Details at the new webkit.opendarwin.org"
But it won't change anything. You suck Apple for selling out to Intel and will never be forgiven
Apple Intel move 'could confuse'
The move has had mixed reaction The news that Apple is switching from IBM to Intel chips inside its machines could spell a period of confusion for consumers, some analysts are warning. The move, officially announced at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, could mean people hold off buying new Apple laptops.
Apple said is was making the move to x86 architecture chips because they offer more power and better efficiency.
The first Apple computers with Intel chips will be on the market next year.
That is likely to be the Mac Mini, with the entire product line switching by the end of 2007.
Applications will continue to work on both types of chip-sets for some years.
But Graham Barlow, editor of MacFormat magazine, said some people may not buy a new Apple machine knowing that a new processor was coming out next year.
"That must be the worry for Apple retailers. I think it's highly likely there will be some price drops to tempt people to buy the final stocks of PowerPC equipped Macs," he told the BBC News website.
Apple has sent a strong signal that it would be sensible to wait a year if you want to buy a new Powerbook Gary Barnett, Ovum One main motivation behind the switch is because IBM has not yet been able to produce versions of the G5 chip, used in Apple's desktop G5 machines, which are suitable for Apple laptops without overheating.
Intel is the world's largest semiconductor company. IBM and Motorola (now Freescale Semiconductor) have been providing PowerPC chips to Apple for more than a decade.
The announcement has come as a bolt out of the blue to many, and experts say it is one of the biggest transitions in the Mac market since the move from OS 9 to OS X operating systems.
Hold off?
Some analysts have suggested that the transition could further damage Apple's low 2.3% worldwide market share, while others say it is a logical decision.
Others worry that it is a big gamble for Apple because it might create consumer confusion, and could damage support from a loyal cohort of Mac users.
Gary Barnett, research director at technology analysts Ovum, said he was puzzled by the move and had been watching the reaction on internet newsgroup discussion forums.
"One poster was debating whether to upgrade his Powerbook or to go on holiday - there was no point in him buying a Powerbook if it was going to be obsolete in 18 months' time," he told the BBC News website.
Apple may have lost the war for the office environment to Windows, but it wants to win the next war - the battle for control of your digital entertainment Graham Barlow, MacFormat "Apple has sent a strong signal that it would be sensible to wait a year if you want to buy a new Powerbook."
Apple said the change gets around issues it has previously had with chip supplies, as well as the power versus heat problems it has with IBM chips.
But, added Mr Barnett, the move was confusing because IBM's PowerPC was about to be produced in huge volumes because of its deal to provide the microprocessors for the next-generation of Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony games consoles.
Its OpenPower initiative, aimed at device manufacturers, was gaining headway too.
It is aimed at improving the market presence of the Power architecture through open standards development.
Mr Barnett said he would have been more impressed if Apple had decided to switch to AMD processors instead. AMD had "out-innovated" Intel in terms of its 64 processor technology, he said.
"Everything around PowerPC seems to interesting and optimistic - AMD can be classified as that too. Intel is just the current leader, albeit it by a big margin."
Next war
But there was no
Death to the Mac-Fanbois!
This is great news. Hopefully, the opensource community and Apple will be able to support and help each other.
In other news: Stop complaining about the Intel switch.
(By the way, I own 2 mac minis, a Dual G5, a powerbook, and have encouraged two other people at our company to switch to powerbooks).
PPC is dog slow! That's the *reality*. Pick any game supported on the Mac. Compare the speed of that game on the *top of the line* dual G5 with the *top of the line* nvidia 6800 ultra video card.
My mid-grade AMD64 system with a Geforce 5900FX beats the everloving crap out of it. There are certain tasks that the G5 is slightly faster. But there are many tasks for which it is a great deal slower. By switching to x86, Apple get a faster processor now (Intel), and maintains the option for a *very* easy switch to AMD, just incase that AMD because the 'processor manufacturer of the future'.
PPC->x86 will be somewhat difficult. Intel -> AMD would be cake.
WhiteWolf666 an exBush supporter. All you new-school,compassionate,save the children Republicans can rot in hell
This sucks, because I'm getting such a mixed signal. On the one hand, we have Apple actually giving a s*** about the concerns of the OSS community, and actually being a good corporate citizen, giving back to the community that has given freely to them.
Then you have the other side - Apple's move to Intel pushed by the Pentium D chip and hardware based DRM - Apple getting in bed with Hollywood. You thought Paladium was gonna lock down systems? Sounds like Apple might win the hardware DRM race.
So what is the final word on Apple? I've been contemplating the switch myself but am not really sure where Apple stands. Sue ThinkSecret, give back to KHtml. Sigh...
Excuse my speling.
Making The Bar Project
Way to take determinism to its extreme.
Free Mac Mini Yeah, it's