Intel launches first integrated x86 SoC

[HEXUS]

Intel has launched its EP80579 SoC, and reveals 15 SoC designs for the coming years - many of which will be Atom-based.

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[shaithis]

Damn, windows soon on absolutely everything?

BSODs on everything from your TV to your toaster

[DavidM]

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[Nelviticus]

Hexus, you and your flippin' acronyms! Why not actually mention what a SoC is the first time it's used in each article, rather than relying on everyone to memorise every TLA in existence or - in this case - find it on Intel's PowerPoint slide.

[shaithis]

Ironically, you didn't qualify what a TLA is in your post

[ETR316]

now that was funny.

[Nelviticus]

It was intentional. When I first discovered Hexus I was almost put off by the over-use of unexplained TLAs (that's Three-Letter Acronyms) - it took me ages to figure out what an SKU was. It still annoys me - if it's a case call it a case, not an SKU!

(For anyone who doesn't know, an SKU is a 'Stock-Keeping Unit'. Yes, a three-syllable acronym for a five-syllable term which means nothing to anyone outside of retail and is used in place of one-syllable words like 'case'!)

Yours,

Mr Grumpy from Internetshire

[leepen@scan]

Originally Posted by Nelviticus

Hexus, you and your flippin' acronyms! Why not actually mention what a SoC is the first time it's used in each article, rather than relying on everyone to memorise every TLA in existence or - in this case - find it on Intel's PowerPoint slide.

The first line of the article...

Intel today launched its first integrated x86 system-on-a-chip (SoC) with QuickAssist technology.

Someone lose their specs?

[DavidM]

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[Agent]

Not another Lee

[DavidM]

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[Clunk]

Sodville.