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Apple Intel transition facts for kids

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The Apple–Intel transition was when Apple changed the CPU of Macintosh computers from PowerPC processors to Intel x86 processors. It was announced at the 2005 World Wide Developers Conference. Steve Jobs announced it.

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  • PPC-970fx

    A PowerPC 970FX processor, which was used in a number of Apple computers featuring PowerPC G5 processors

  • Steve Jobs Presentation 1

    Then-CEO Steve Jobs announces the Intel transition at WWDC 2005.

  • Steve Jobs Presentation 2

    Steve Jobs reveals Mac OS X running on Pentium 4 hardware.

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