x86 is no longer the top architecture for embedded Linux devices, according to LinuxDevices.com's 2005 reader survey. ARM has passed x86 in new projects, our research suggests, while PowerPC is gaining quickly. This article by Peter Seebach tracks the history, fun-factor, and ultimate commercial success of non-x86 Linux.

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