Mac Forum / Programming / CodeWarrior / June 2005

I'm still in shock.

I'm also more jealous than usual of people over there at WWDC.

For all the other lonely types who couldn't make it,
http://www.macrumorslive.com/web/ has a nice set of points scribbled as
the keynote unfolded and below is the press release.

If MW didn't know about this then it ranks as one of the biggest
backstabbings in the software development world.

I am SOOO glad I didn't invest time getting into PPx.

This feels like losing a family member, we've been together a long
time...

sniff

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At its Worldwide Developer Conference today, Apple announced plans to
deliver models of its Macintosh computers using Intel microprocessors by
this time next year, and to transition all of its Macs to using Intel
microprocessors by the end of 2007. Apple previewed a version of its
critically acclaimed operating system, Mac OS X Tiger, running on an
Intel- based Mac to the over 3,800 developers attending CEO Steve Jobs'
keynote address. Apple also announced the availability of a Developer
Transition Kit, consisting of an Intel-based Mac development system
along with preview versions of Apple's software, which will allow
developers to prepare versions of their applications which will run on
both PowerPC and Intel-based Macs.

"Our goal is to provide our customers with the best personal computers
in the world, and looking ahead Intel has the strongest processor
roadmap by far," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "It's been ten years
since our transition to the PowerPC, and we think Intel's technology
will help us create the best personal computers for the next ten years."

"We are thrilled to have the world's most innovative personal computer
company as a customer," said Paul Otellini, president and CEO of Intel.
"Apple helped found the PC industry and throughout the years has been
known for fresh ideas and new approaches. We look forward to providing
advanced chip technologies, and to collaborating on new initiatives, to
help Apple continue to deliver innovative products for years to come."

"We plan to create future versions of Microsoft Office for the Mac that
support both PowerPC and Intel processors," said Roz Ho, general manager
of Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit. "We have a strong relationship
with Apple and will work closely with them to continue our long
tradition of making great applications for a great platform."

"We think this is a really smart move on Apple's part and plan to
create future versions of our Creative Suite for Macintosh that support
both PowerPC and Intel processors," said Bruce Chizen, CEO of Adobe.

The Developer Transition Kit is available starting today for $999 to
all Apple Developer Connection Select and Premier members. Further
information for Apple Developer Connection members is available at
developer.apple.com. Intel plans to provide industry leading development
tools support for Apple later this year, including the Intel C/C++
Compiler for Apple, Intel Fortran Compiler for Apple, Intel Math Kernel
Libraries for Apple and Intel Integrated Performance Primitives for
Apple.