Intel invokes Linux to calm fears of Windows 8 on ARM | Linux Today

Intel invokes Linux to calm fears of Windows 8 on ARM

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
May 19, 2011

“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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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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