It seems to me that using Power ISA is a definite non-starter. I mean why use something that will make the final product obsolete, after a single iteration? I really don't get it, even after factoring in realities. Seems investor driven.

And that table at the end of chipeleven.com reinforces this, after giving it a bit of consideration it looks like slanted marketing speak. Note how it puts POWER in the best possible light, barely succeeding, while also putting the Open Source competitor in the most negative light.

But hey, I'm helping you out here: a critical comment drawing out replies is a surefire way to the HN front page.