The PowerPC common reference platform shown here is a high-level concept
ual diagram. Actual implementation may vary as details are finalized and as manufacturers make their own decisions. What's new is a level 2 cache and a ROM SIMM socket, which is for manufacturers who will build Mac clones. The controller function blocks, particularly the I/O controller, might be implemented using two or more ASICs. System I/O support includes Mac and PC standards, such as SCSI, ADB (Apple Desktop Bus), Ethernet, serial, and parallel port standards.
Flexible C++
Matthew Wilson
My approach to software engineering is far more pragmatic than it
is
theoretical--and no language better exemplifies this than C++.
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