To understand Meltdown and Spectre

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So far, the only possible solution to eliminate the looming threat has become the release of patches, although their effectiveness is questionable - in some cases, they slow down the speed of computers by 30%. In addition, if the Meltdown vulnerability can already be closed with software patches, then the problem with Spectre cannot be completely solved yet. Researchers agree that it can only be completely closed with the release of new processors.

It’s best to think of DNA. The genome is a jamaica mobile database blueprint (“processor”) and a set of algorithms (“software”) that run basic human functions: if the DNA chain is structured correctly, you’re healthy; if it’s not, you develop hereditary diseases or abnormalities. Medications or treatments can mitigate the effects, but they can’t cure it. So the best solution to Meltdown and Spectre is to disable or destroy as many processors as possible, Perlow says. He’s referring to the x86 processor architecture that dominates computer systems, servers, and embedded devices.

It’s worth noting that Perlow was calling for a move away from x86 a decade ago. His reasoning was based on the fact that Linux was gaining popularity at the time, and the need for ubiquitous compatibility with the Windows software environment — from PCs to data centers — was beginning to wane. Ten years later, that trend has worsened as Linux and other open technologies that form the FOSS ecosystem have crept into the mainstream, powering public cloud services, as well as mobile and the Internet of Things.