How will Intel's purchase of Altera affect embedded space?

Clive Maxfield, embedded.com
June 02, 2015

Do you feel a ripple in the force? As you are doubtless aware, the hot news this week is that microprocessor behemoth Intel is purchasing programmable logic giant Altera.

This has sparked all sorts of discussions and questions. One that interests me in particular is: "How will this acquisition affect embedded space?"