Actually, this may be nature trying to correct the problems we introduce:
We burn gasoline in cars that release greenhouse gases.
Those gases lead to global warming.
Global warming causes an increased number in and severity of hurricanes.
The hurricanes cause damage to ports and oil drilling platforms....decreasing the amount of oil/gasoline we can burn...thereby decreasing the emissions of greenhouse gases.
Its all part of the feedback system.
Assume for the moment that this is true (as implausible as it may seem, there is good reason to believe Cnet on this);
What should Apple developer do?
1) Applaud it because it could open up Apple's platform to new possibilities.
2) Boo it because now they will have to transition another time after just completing the OS-X transition and support another version.
3) Walk out of WWDC because Apple has now destroyed the Mac platform and "Osborned" the company
4)Wait 2 years to develop any new Mac software until after the Mac/Intel platform is released (and to see if the Mac is still around)
The problem for Apple is that AMD and IBM are partners on process development. Any deal would have leaked to IBM sooner. Also, Apple will require a lot of support to make the transition, and Intel has the capabilities with compilers and boat loads of $$$$
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Actually, this may be nature trying to correct the problems we introduce: We burn gasoline in cars that release greenhouse gases. Those gases lead to global warming. Global warming causes an increased number in and severity of hurricanes. The hurricanes cause damage to ports and oil drilling platforms....decreasing the amount of oil/gasoline we can burn...thereby decreasing the emissions of greenhouse gases. Its all part of the feedback system.
Assume for the moment that this is true (as implausible as it may seem, there is good reason to believe Cnet on this); What should Apple developer do? 1) Applaud it because it could open up Apple's platform to new possibilities. 2) Boo it because now they will have to transition another time after just completing the OS-X transition and support another version. 3) Walk out of WWDC because Apple has now destroyed the Mac platform and "Osborned" the company 4)Wait 2 years to develop any new Mac software until after the Mac/Intel platform is released (and to see if the Mac is still around)
CNet has checked the source and it is solid. I know, but I can't say why I know. These guys are really reporting a strong source.
The problem for Apple is that AMD and IBM are partners on process development. Any deal would have leaked to IBM sooner. Also, Apple will require a lot of support to make the transition, and Intel has the capabilities with compilers and boat loads of $$$$
Sorry to say, this rumor has a real basis. it looks like IBM and Apple have had a falling out. For once, this is NOT, and I repeat NOT, an idle rumor.