Comments on: Apple to ditch IBM, switch to Intel chips

Apple will announce its plans Monday in a move that raises questions about the Mac maker's future computer strategy.

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Worried about compatability of current hardware

As an owner of current Mac hardware, I am somewhat concerned about compatibility down the road. I have already experienced problems with O/S compatability with both Panther and Tiger, what happens when the kernel itself has to be re-written to work with the new x86 hardware? I just purchased a new ibook a month ago so I could get something with decent battery life - am I going to have to replace it within 2 years because mac software will no longer run on anything other than x86 hardware? I still remember the headaches when Apple switched from Motorola to IBM procs, it this going to be something similar or even worse?

[Jon N.]

Hey folks, it's not that dark...

Yet! Some like Jeff Lawson have an even keel on this, some of you have threatened suicide!!!! NOOOOO! Look, it may just work it self out for the best! Think about this. If Apple is hurting over sales, & can't get enough revenue for their porfit margins, then they have to go in another direction. Intel chips aren't the problem, M$ & Windows XP/Longhorn is. Why? Because M$ puts the old with the new so that others who have outdated systems with outdated programs can still run some (not all, but some)apps that are out there. Mr. Gates has his head in the sand when it comes to real computer security, & that's O.K. Why? because if it goes the way I think it will go, then Apple, Inc. will still exist & thrive. I hope it goes like this: Apple has switched to Intel chips. They do the software engineering that allows OS X to run on Pentium 4 & up. then right before the release of the new hardware, they introduce OS X for Intel based computers. Pentium 4 on up. Then if you want to by their computer, it would have more features than let's say a Dell, & be priced right, too. Then everyone that has an x86 or an Apple, would be as happy as a lark, running a more secure OS. As for those with PPC Apples.... I grieve with thee. My father invested into a TRS-80 Model 1. The FCC killed it.
Peace be with all of you.

wow... way to miss the point intirely

you see... i would respond, had i felt you understood even on a basic level what i was saying. Apply boy -- yeah i guess im an apple boy because i think making stupid uneducated fanboy anti-apple comments is... uh stupid?

Hey genius, i custom build PC's and love them. However i can see that Apple has some great stuff, years ahead of windows anyway -- anyone who cant admit that is foolish. Once again this is coming from a guy who loves his custom machines, i just kindda wish there was a spotlight or dashboard for windows (and trust me there will be! which is more proof microsoft is playing catch up)

Apple isnt evil, and niether are PC's. Only idiots see things in terms of "black and white" or "us and them".

The firewire comment was childish and uneducated, just back off and accept it... either that or continue to flame and troll me i guess.