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by digi_owl 3828 days ago
The difference was that this was done using actual manual actions, not hardcoding in the source and then compiled it into the kernel.

IE, everything lived on separate boards that was removable and thus replaceable. Also known as user serviceable.

The SOCs are neither, and thus there is a different mental approach to them. Them and the board they live on are basically considered disposable.