[openbeos] Re: MIPS32 port for GSoC

> the cell would definitely be an area that Haiku would flourish in, 
> and would
> make the ex Be guys proud. however I'm sure the coding required is a
> daunting task even for experienced coders since there isn't anything 
> like it
> on the planet. Yes there are dual cores and such but the cell is a 
> unique
> design. Personally I think its a great idea but one that is hard to 
> adopt.
> If the bugs could be worked out, a custom media workstation that can
> outperform anything the Apple or any other pc manufacturer can come 
> close to
> for $600 is the holy grail of media pros.

Not so unique...
Falcon had a DSP; Amiga had copper and other stuff...
It just has multiple units inside the cpu.

François.

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