But, but, but... These are still very early days. We can't blame ARM for focusing on its core competencies right now. And although ARM might be headed for niche high-end servers right now, it's possible that a trickle-down effect will occur whereby the confidence engendered will embolden others to start producing ARM-based blade servers, or even desktop computer.

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