[cowmix]

Back in ~2012 I ran the Python Meetup here in Phoenix. One of the compiler leads for Atom processor attended and he basically told the tale that the Atom processor was being neutered. Intel higher ups were worried the Atom was getting too close to desktop/server processor performance. They were very concerned about cannibalization from within. Also, even then, Intel thought very little of mobile processors.

[AyyWS]

The classic tale of protect the dinosaur technology. Xerox Alto PC, Kodiac killing their own digital camera, etc.

[nickm12]

That's disappointing if true. If you don't cannibalize your business, someone else will.