This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on July 6, 2003). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
There’s been a fair amount of brouhaha recently in the Mac/PC circles over the benchmarks for Apple’s new G5 Power Mac — Apple’s benchmarks show the G5 trouncing equivalent PC chips, and the results have been called into question. Apple just got a nice vote of support, though, as NASA has released independent benchmarks that seem to support Apple’s claims.