Auf der Suche nach dem Nachfolger des G5

Während MacRumors.com darauf hinweist, dass der PowerPC 975 bis zum heutigen Tage ein reines Gerücht ist (verknüpft mit einem Hinweis, der sich auf einer Gerüchteseite ausschließlich mit Schmunzeln lesen lässt) "...there appears to be no reliable information that the PowerPC 975 is an actual planned product. Instead, it should be regarded as a possible invention of the rumor world until further confirmation is provided", erläutert Tony Smith bei The Register, dass die Namensgebung selbst natürlich unerheblich sei: "Does it matter? Inasmuch as IBM is almost certainly working on multi-core Power-derived PowerPC processors, no it doesn't. It's also working on a Power5-based powerPC. The fine point of what the products are actually called is irrelevant - particularly since Apple rarely acknowledges which specific chip it is using in any given system. Its admission that the Xserve G5 uses the 970FX was a rare slip-up."

Ein Interview mit Jesse Stein, dem PowerPC marketing programs manager bei IBM, liest sich bei MacNewsWorld:
"MNW: What influence has Apple have on the G5's development?
Stein: During the PowerPC 970's development Apple was identified as one of the primary customers. Their product and intellectual property requirements have had significant influence on the 970's development and have helped shape the final product.[…]
MNW: When can we expect to see a G6 from IBM? What is the timeline for PowerPC processor advancement?
IBM does not comment on unannounced products."