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@ samuel
2025-02-04 16:05:23
Sounds like RISC vs CISC
I think cisc won.
Linux vs micro kernel (NT/BSD)
Linux won
The debate between RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) and CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computing) architectures has been ongoing for decades. The main difference between the two lies in their approach to instruction set design. RISC architectures focus on simple, fixed-length instructions that can be executed quickly, while CISC architectures use more complex, variable-length instructions that can perform multiple operations in a single clock cycle.
RISC Architecture: Emphasizes simplicity, with a focus on software to execute instructions, using a reduced instruction set, and typically executing instructions in a single clock cycle. Examples of RISC processors include ARM, DEC Alpha, AMD 29K, ARC, Atmel AVR, PA-RISC, SPARC, Intel i860, Blackfin, SuperH, i960, Power, Motorola 88000, MIPS, and Power.
CISC Architecture: Focuses on hardware to execute complex instructions, using a large number of instructions, and often taking multiple clock cycles to execute. Examples of CISC processors include Intel x86, System/360, VAX, PDP-11, Motorola 68000 family, and AMD.