Microsoft Intel has not "divorced" but has "separated"

Microsoft and Intel are not just friends, the legendary Wintel Alliance has brought PCs into the mainstream market. For many businesses and consumers over the past more than 20 years, Microsoft software running on Intel chips is the default computing platform. The platform's huge success has made Microsoft and Intel 1999 both the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which is now a component of the blue-chip index. But there was a huge rift in the once Unbreakable Wintel Alliance. Intel is enthusiastically investing in Google's embrace. Two companies have worked together before, for example, last summer, when they jointly launched a Chromebook to configure Intel's chips, but their partnerships have been a new step this week. Intel and Google have jointly unveiled a variety of Chromebook that configure Intel's chips, including the configuration of Intel's standard notebook chips, rather than the model of the mobile chip. To extend battery life, the device has sacrificed some processing power. Chromebook poses a threat to traditional laptops and desktops. It has both the traditional PC's data processing capabilities and the flexibility and ease of use of Google's Chrome platform. Chromebook is already quite popular in homes, schools and businesses, but the ability to cope is so low that it cannot dominate the PC market before. If Intel really wants to get divorced from Microsoft's Windows platform, the announcement of the Chromebook is equivalent to two companies already separated. If Intel applies for separation, Microsoft must say no. Microsoft has ported Windows software to mobile platforms, but it has nothing to do with Intel. Microsoft's surface and Surface 2 Tablet PCs are configured with ARM architecture processors. Microsoft has also launched the Surface Pro tablet, which has Intel chips, but has not reacted much to the market. Microsoft will expand the surface product line in a new direction, Bloomberg reported. Microsoft has chosen a chip supplier later this year when it will launch a smaller surface model, the source said. The small size surface also does not configure the Intel chip, Microsoft chooses the arm architecture. Microsoft is also not thinking of a break with Intel immediately, it will need to wait for some time. Bloomberg also reported that Microsoft will publish several surface, including the configuration of the Intel chip model. If the arm version of surface is selling well, and the Intel version is unsalable, it could be Microsoft's last effort to repair its relationship with Intel. Microsoft and Intel have long been partners. However, the trend of the world, a long time, it is now Microsoft, Intel to find new partners. Regardless of whether or not an Intel chip is configured, Chromebook poses a serious threat to the traditional PC. If most of the work and entertainment tasks can be done through the browser, Chromebook will be able to meet the needs of all users. Microsoft also found that the market was adapting to new technology, but decidedBet on your tablet computer. Surface can accomplish many functions of Chromebook and is more portable. Although the tablet market is already the world of Apple iOS and Android, Google has pioneered a new market. It is not easy to challenge the two big rivals with great advantage. There have been cracks in the marriage between Intel and Microsoft, but it will be years before the formal divorce takes place. When Microsoft and Intel were formally divorced, Google had eaten up enough Microsoft customers. Chromebook seems to be an unstoppable chariot, with or without Intel's assistance. Microsoft is a survivor, and the new management attaches more importance to the mobile business. Future versions of Windows may be in some form of paid service, and users will get the software for free, but they need to pay for the service. This helps to increase windows ' vitality, at least to offset some of the threats from operating systems such as Chrome. As for surface business, Microsoft needs a marketing miracle. Surface's name has been linked to a failed platform, and Microsoft may give up the brand. Intel and Microsoft are likely to remain the Dow Jones industrial average for decades to come, but their relationship is increasingly alienating.