IBM's Power5 is Coming
News.com reports that IBM has successfully tested one of the upcoming Power5 processors, and the results appear promising:
The PowerPC 970 -- a Power4-derivative chip -- is expected later this year. Previous rumors suggest that a similar derivative Power5 chip is in the works.
On business computing tasks, the Power5 will be able to perform four times the work of the existing Power4 processor, Zeitler said. IBM introduced the first Power4 systems in late 2001.
The PowerPC 970 -- a Power4-derivative chip -- is expected later this year. Previous rumors suggest that a similar derivative Power5 chip is in the works.
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117 months ago
Wouldn't be so sweet if in, say, 2 years, a Power5 derivative runs our PowerMacs and PowerBooks, while the 970 becomes chip inside the consumer machines..
And the Wintel world would be wondering what went wrong, 6 months after x86 reaches the end of its life.
And the Wintel world would be wondering what went wrong, 6 months after x86 reaches the end of its life.
117 months ago
This, next year, and '05 are going to be awesome for Apple and Mac users!!
Viva La Revolucion!!!:D
Viva La Revolucion!!!:D
117 months ago
great. we're drooling over the power 5 now and the toned-down version of the power 4 that we _hope_ will be in Macs sometime in early 2004 (maybe) is still a pipe dream. :rolleyes:
117 months ago
Power5 also has better error detection and correction than its predecessor. It will be able to run more operating systems simultaneously in separate "partitions." And unlike Power4, Power5 will be designed not only for high-end servers but also for lower-end systems.
Sounds good to me!
117 months ago
Originally posted by adamcoop
That was said about last year though.
Oh well...
If you were referring to my post:
Last year did prove to be exciting due to the the flat panel iMac, Xserve, and the continued success of the iPod, OS X, PowerBooks, iBooks, and the Apple Stores.
I am currently referring to the future of Apple's desktops along with any other little hardware and software surprises they may have in store for us.:)
This year is going to be a ramp up to an even better '04.
Officially, the 20th Anniversary of the Mac!!
117 months ago
As long as they end in Macs. I'm just glad I hear Apple and IBM in same sentence more often than Apple and Motorola.
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