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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. beAbU · · focus · HN ↗
      Apple is fucking huge! It's like the biggest (and probably most valuable) consumer electonics brand.

      Just a few short years ago apple was the most valuable company period.

      How big do you want them to become?

      Also, how much bigger will open harware really make them? How many people really care about linux on a mac?

      1. pjmlp · · focus · HN ↗
        There are those of us that also remember when they were at the verge of being nothing, and even turned to Linux as possible rescue alternative (mkLinux).

        That NeXT acquisition turned out great.

        1. someonebaggy · · focus · HN ↗
          Is that the case today, or are things different today?
          1. pjmlp · · focus · HN ↗
            Today they are the iPhone and accessories company, that is where most money comes from.

            <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;bullfincher.io&#x2F;companies&#x2F;apple&#x2F;revenue-by-segment" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;bullfincher.io&#x2F;companies&#x2F;apple&#x2F;revenue-by-segment

            If macOS wasn&#x27;t required for app development, it would be even smaller pie slice.

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