Re: Is Intel exceptionally unsuccessful as an architecture designer?

The basic issue is:
* CPU+motherboard RAM -- usually upgradeable
* Addon coprocessor RAM -- usually not upgradeable

Maybe the RAM of the "addon coprocessor" is not upgradeable, but the
addon board itself can be replaced with another one (one with more RAM).

I love being able to upgrade/replace different components separately.
But AFAICT, this is a minority concern.  Most people treat computer
systems as "atomic black boxes".


        Stefan