Intel invokes Linux to calm fears of Windows 8 on ARM

May 19, 2011, 08:06 (1 Talkback[s])

"CHIPSHOP Intel has spoke of its support for Linux-based operating systems to quell fears that Microsoft's support of ARM chips will nullify its competitive advantage over rivals....

"James spent a lot longer promoting Linux-based alternatives and went further by saying that Intel got into the Linux game early, and he noted that the firm is a "key definer of Linux evolution". James also mentioned that Intel is the second biggest contributor to Linux kernel development.

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