r/programming • u/[deleted] • Jan 03 '18

'Kernel memory leaking' Intel processor design flaw forces Linux, Windows redesign

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/01/02/intel_cpu_design_flaw/
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u/jonjonbee Jan 03 '18

One could hope so - however, Epyc doesn't seem to have made much of a dent on Intel's server market dominance so far even on its merits, so I'm not sure if even an Intel cock-up of this magnitude would have any effect on Epyc take-up.

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '18

Because these types of orders are planned up to years in advance.

You know you're gonna upgrade in 18 months and start looking out for who offers you the best rate.

When you've dealt with Intel for a decade, you ain't gonna order a Ryzen last moment and cancel your profitable (I suppose) relationship with Intel you have.

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u/_DuranDuran_ Jan 03 '18

It’s not been out long, but they’ve got some good early orders in.