Not linux, but Alpha

[William H. Magill]

According to Forbes.com 4/23 (Wed)

"BURLINGAME, CALIF. -
Late Tuesday, in response to questions from Forbes.com, an Apple  
spokesman said Apple has agreed to buy a boutique microprocessor  
design company called PA Semi. The company, which is known for its  
design of sophisticated, low-power chips, could spell a new future for  
Apple's flagship iPhone, and possibly iPod products as well.

The 150-person chip company, P.A. Semi, was founded in 2003 by Dan  
Dobberpuhl, who was a lead designer for the well-regarded Alpha and  
StrongARM microprocessors developed by Digital Equipment in the 1990s. "

http://www.forbes.com/2008/04/23/apple-buys-pasemi-tech-ebiz-cz_eb_0422apple.html?partner=technology_newsletter

T.T.F.N.
William H. Magill
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