You're out of your mind. Intel isn't interested in merging with Apple. Intel is buying HP to resurrect Alpha, which is "the Intel chip" to which Apple is actually porting OS-X.
Actually, Intel already owns the Alpha chip. They bought it from Compaq. Most of those engineers are trying to rescue itanium.
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Actually, Intel already owns the Alpha chip. They bought it from Compaq. Most of those engineers are trying to rescue itanium.