Apple on Intel rumors surface again
One of the most persistent rumors about Apple is that they are contemplating a switch from the PowerPC architecture to x86. That particular rumor popped up again today in a rather unlikely place—the front page of the “Money & Investing” section of the Wall Street Journal. According to the article, Apple and Intel have been in discussions over moving Apple’s CPU business from IBM to Intel. From the article (which is available online only to WSJ subscribers):

The idea that Apple Computer might use Intel-based products… has long been the subject of industry speculation and off-and-on again negotiations between Apple and Intel. Two industry executives with knowledge of recent discussions between the companies said Apple will agree to use Intel chips…

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