x86

x86 is a computer processor instruction set architecture that powers the majority of desktop, laptop, and server computers in the market.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news as its long-standing dominance is being challenged by the growing market share of non-x86 servers and cloud providers diversifying their hardware.

Latest on x86

• A moment of silence, please, for the final release of Debian on x86-32
• Non-x86 servers now nearly half the market, IDC says
• major cloud providers diversify away from traditional server processors

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