What is known today as "x86" began its journey 40 years ago: The Intel 80386 was 32-bit, was built for over 20 years, and powered not only PCs. 40 years ago, Intel introduced its first true 32-bit ...

This version of this story originally appeared in Computerworld‘s print edition. Patrick Gelsinger is an electrical engineer. He joined Intel Corp. in 1979, worked on the design of the 80286 and 80386 ...

Thirty years ago, on June 8, 1978, Intel Corp. introduced its first 16-bit microprocessor, the 8086, with a splashy ad heralding “the dawn of a new era.” Overblown? Sure, but also prophetic. While the ...