Intel produces the PIII now and it competes quite admirably with the G4 in real-world use. It wins some tests and loses others. Maybe I missed something in computer architecture class. No technology evolves itself , and Intel has shown, even with limited tech, that they can produce an amazingly powerful platform. I don't care what a textbook says.
Reality is right in front of our faces.
Now you tell me who, if anyone, is playing catch up. Honoris Doctoris I'm givin' a big phat Virtual Fuzzy Hat to Intel for delivering performance at a price. Beyond that, I'm givin' mad props to the x86 cloners for keeping the market busy.