x86 vs. other 32bit architectures (ARM, PowerPC)

From: Andy (a066_at_poczta.onet.pl)
Date: 12/16/04 

Date: 16 Dec 2004 07:33:40 -0800

I am new in 32bit embedded systems. Can you advise
me what architecture I should choose for learning
and future projects with embedded Linux?

At the moment I am a bit confused because of the following information:

1. x86 has the "inherited inefficiency"
   - I do not really know what it means.

2. x86 has the higher overall cost
   - After looking for SBCs I can not confirm this rule. I have
     found a few x86 boards cheaper than 200USD but
     boards with ARM or PowerPC are more expensive.

What would you choose for embedded Linux?

Thanks in advance
Andy

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