"Intel is fed up with Microsoft. Microsoft has no innovation that drives what Intel must have, which is a use for more processing power. And when they did have one with the Xbox, they went elsewhere." (via Robert Cringely)

• Very interesting idea. I think the thing he also fails to mention is that Apple isn't afraid to take chances. This of course could be an all or nothing risk but why not? Jobs is already a superhero in the tech world, why not go for the final conquest and his (inevitable?) ascension over Bill Gates.