>Of course, assuming I *did* want to read the uC's ROM, I prolly wouldn't be able to.
>Many microcontrollers are read-protected so people can't look at the ROM.
Apple doesn't have to release a version that runs on *every* generic Intel box out there - they can make Apple-branded boxes that use Intel hardware.
One of the main reasons Mac OS is stable is that Apple controls the hardware environment. A PC box can have a near-infinite combination of random hardware of varying quality - half the time when my Windows box goes flakey it's the crappy sound card (or whatever) I got at a CompUSA free after rebate sale.
So, to compete with Windows in megahertz-hype marketing wars, Apple could bring out their own cool Intel or Athlon based machines. The best of both worlds, so to speak.
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>Of course, assuming I *did* want to read the uC's ROM, I prolly wouldn't be able to.
>Many microcontrollers are read-protected so people can't look at the ROM.
Ah, the infamous WOM - Write Only Memory.
Apple doesn't have to release a version that runs on *every* generic Intel box out there - they can make Apple-branded boxes that use Intel hardware.
One of the main reasons Mac OS is stable is that Apple controls the hardware environment. A PC box can have a near-infinite combination of random hardware of varying quality - half the time when my Windows box goes flakey it's the crappy sound card (or whatever) I got at a CompUSA free after rebate sale.
So, to compete with Windows in megahertz-hype marketing wars, Apple could bring out their own cool Intel or Athlon based machines. The best of both worlds, so to speak.
Soupwizard
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Twelve Step "How to Mountain Bike" Program:
Step One: Falling and Hurting Yourself A Great Deal