From mboxrd@z Thu Jan  1 00:00:00 1970
From: lucio@proxima.alt.za (Lucio De Re)
Date: Tue,  8 Mar 2011 19:34:43 +0200
Subject: [9fans] self modifying code in intel vga bios?
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> it may be that instruction sets aren't very important any longer.

I wish I had the persistence to respond to this gem in detail.

What is important, in my opinion, is "progress" in some undefinable,
but recognisable sense.  Faster and faster isn't it and it does seem
to set higher and higher entry barriers for alternatives.  Basically,
that way lies a monopoly that throttles diversification.  Put Nokia in
bed with Microsoft in bed with Intel and you're leaving little room
for somebody with a great idea to get any attention.  A brave new
world, indeed.

++L