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		ngcc_hk on Jan 22, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Keeping POWER relevant in the open source world https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/powerpc-architecture/ Geek for geek. Otherwise try wiki. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/PowerPC Used in old apple before replaced by intel. In one console.

sidpatil on Jan 22, 2022 [–]

PowerPC is a derivative of the original POWER architecture by IBM.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_POWER_instruction_set_ar...

chasil on Jan 22, 2022 | [–]

Also used in the Xbox 360, and an exotic variant was also in the PlayStation 3.

classichasclass on Jan 22, 2022 | | [–]

And GameCube, and Wii/Wii U.

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