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Offline Iggy

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Re: So was 68K a dead end or just not profitable ?
« on: June 20, 2010, 02:11:44 AM »
By the time the 68060 was introduced, most companies had moved on to other processors. This last 68K is quite a remarkable peice of engineering, but without the support of a major manufacturer (using it in a high volume system) the economics didn't cut it.
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Re: So was 68K a dead end or just not profitable ?
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2010, 04:44:07 AM »
Apparently, if Gunnar is to be believed, all the Natami requires is a fast blitter.

Frankly, I'd like it better if they focused on more CPU capabilities too (and more modern revisions to the graphics subsystem), but its their project.

Remember, unlike a business, the Natami project doesn't have to be profitable. So they'll do as they please and release when they feel ready.
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