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The Forgetful CPU (Linux on M4)

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  1. sscaryterry · · focus · HN ↗
    Imagine how big Apple would/could be if they embraced open hardware. They do have a moat here. macOS is so bloated, I hate it, but the hardware is just so much better than anything else.
    1. MBCook · · focus · HN ↗
      Apple is a vertical company. They don’t WANT to sell you hardware. They don’t want to sell you software.

      They only want to sell the whole package. You might as well ask the Catholic Church to start a rap music 8-track only record club. Same probability.

      The hardware is a means to an end, and nothing else to them.

      1. UltraSane · · focus · HN ↗
        But Apple could make a lot of money selling Linux servers with their CPUs.
        1. internet2000 · · focus · HN ↗
          Why would they want to? They make even more money selling their own computers with their CPUs.
          1. UltraSane · · focus · HN ↗
            The Server market is enormous with a much higher average selling price. It would make perfect sense for Apple to make servers if it meant more revenue and profit than they could make not doing it. There are rumors that Apple is planning a M8 based server in 2029.
            1. fragmede · · focus · HN ↗
              That's a helluva rumor. Apple tried b2b with Xserve, back in the day, but didn't have the stomach for it.
              1. Wowfunhappy · · focus · HN ↗
                With the Xserve, all Apple had to sell was repackaged Intel systems—with an Apple markup. They had nothing special to offer on the hardware side.

                Now they have Apple Silicon.

                1. pjmlp · · focus · HN ↗
                  It really isn't that great when comparing against server systems.

                  I think most people here never seen the inside of sliding pizza boxes on server racks, really seeing them.

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