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Re: How many times must Apple make such DRASTIC architecture changes?



"Michael J. Mahon" <mjmahon@aol.com> writes:
> Sorry for picking the wrong MIPS implementation.  The R4000 was the
> first 64-bit micro.  It was introduced in October, 1991.

Intel i860, introduced on February 27, 1989.  Intel's first 64-bit
microprocessor, which everyone has (mercifully) forgotten.  Also was
Intel's first superscalar microprocessor, predating the Pentium by four
years.