Subj : Hermes BBS
To   : Nightfox
From : TheCivvie
Date : Sun Nov 23 2025 09:07 pm


Hello Nightfox!

23 Nov 25 13:05, you wrote to me:

 Ni>>> What do you mean by "mac silicon"?  All computer chips these
 Ni>>> days use silicon..

 Th>> Mac device withe a M chip instead of Intel, all new Macs have the
 Th>> Silicon M series.

 Ni> Ah.  "Silicon" is a general term for the element.  I've heard Apple
 Ni> call it "Apple Silicon", though it's not a trademarked word.

I think it is used to show the difference betwen the M chips and Intel CPUs. Must find out who term the term Apple Silicon

TheCivvie


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