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Despite its aging design, the x86 is still in charge

April 3, 2007 With most of the world's software written with x86 in mind, it's doubtful that any future chip architecture would be able to displace it.Images: 35 years of Intel chip design TAGS: Intel x86, x86 processor, Intel, AMD, IBM Corp., server, PC

AMD ponders bigger x86 chip clan

September 17, 2003 Advanced Micro Devices explores offering more chips based on the x86 processor architecture in an effort to win a wider range of customers. TAGS: National Semiconductor Corp., x86 processor, AMD Geode, Intel x86, AMD, emerging market, architecture, chip company, handheld, Intel, information technology, PC, server

IBM Unix servers get x86 Linux apps

April 24, 2007 Big Blue is taking a new approach to try to lure Linux customers to its Power-based servers. TAGS: IBM Unix server, Linux software, IBM Corp., Unix server, Intel x86, x86 processor, x86 server, IBM PowerPC, Intel Itanium, Linux, server, Intel

Lighting a fire under Solaris

April 24, 2006 Two significant upgrades are coming to Solaris this year, but Linux remains a fearsome rival. TAGS: Sun Solaris, Sun Microsystems Inc., x86 processor, OpenSolaris, x86 server, Sun Sparc, Linux, Intel x86, AMD Opteron, R&D, open source, server, IBM Corp., AMD, operating system

AMD sketches out new high-end, low-end chips

November 13, 2004 Consumer electronics, new chips and name calling were all on tap at Friday's AMD analyst meeting. TAGS: AMD Pacifica, Intel x86, security technology, AMD, x86 processor, dual-core processor, virtualization, flash memory, notebook computer, server, Intel, cell phone

IBM plans new top-end Xeon servers this year

March 29, 2007 Big Blue is working on a new Intel-based multiprocessor machine--and a new program to woo software companies. TAGS: x86 server, Intel Xeon, multiprocessor, IBM Corp., Intel x86, quad-core, x86 processor, server, chipset, Intel, software company, Linux, AMD, HP, Dell, Microsoft Windows

Sun to set Solaris free, after a fashion

November 15, 2004 Operating system to come at no charge for servers with x86 processors. But the bug fixes will cost you. TAGS: Sun Solaris, Sun Microsystems Inc., Red Hat Inc., Sun Solaris 10, open-source programmer, IBM AIX, x86 processor, open source, Intel x86, AMD Opteron, free, Linux, pricing, bug fix, software company, server

Via trots out mini notebook, mobile motherboard

June 5, 2007 Taiwanese company, trying to up its market share, unveils tiny NanoBook, plus hardware for smart phones.Photos: Via's little mobos TAGS: mini notebook, VIA Technologies Inc., Taiwanese company, OQO, prototype, First International Computer, x86 processor, portable computer, notebook computer, ARM, Intel x86, motherboard, smart phone, AMD, Intel, Samsung Electronics

Intel reclaims spot in Sun servers

January 22, 2007 With the move, Sun becomes the last of the four tier-one server sellers to rely jointly on x86 processors from Intel and AMD.Photos: Sun, Intel team up TAGS: Intel Xeon, Sun Microsystems Inc., Sun Server, Paul Otellini, Sun Solaris, Pat Gelsinger, Jonathan Schwartz, x86 server, x86 processor, AMD, Intel, server, Intel x86, quad-core, CEO, operating system
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