Ten lies about Microprocessors
Jim Turley wrote an article about the dominant myths surrounding microprocessors.
Myth #1: There are few processor choices
Myth #2: Intel rules the world [My favorite one]
Myth #3: Instruction sets don't matter
Myth #4: RISC is better than CISC
Myth #5: Java chips are coming
Myth #6: Dhrystone MIPS is a useful benchmark
Myth #7: Price is proportional to performance
Myth #8: ARM is lowest power
Myth #9: Second sourcing micros
Myth #10: The great processor shakeout