This podcast briefly covers the history of microprocessors, including the competition between Intel and Japanese manufacturers. It also discusses Microsoft's success in the browser game and their strategy of aggressively stealing ideas.
This episode delves into the design of processors and bioprocessors, discussing what makes them perform well and how they can be improved upon. While there are no specific elements that make these designs great, raw performance and usability are key factors to consider.
ARM has a family of processors for different design points, including small and simple ones, which helped them with multi processors and power limits.
Intel's approach to creating chips for PCs with their own tools and processes differed greatly from their approach to creating chips for mobile devices, resulting in a lack of success in the mobile market.