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WD made it clear in there talk that this wasn't about saving on costs, but rather having control over the innovation in the data space. I don't see any reason
by _chris_ 9y ago
WD made it clear in there talk that this wasn't about saving on costs, but rather having control over the innovation in the data space.
I don't see any reason to doubt them. It's an incredible risk to switch their entire company over to a still-growing ISA. But being able to design and modify any particular core as they see fit without having to talk to lawyers or negotiate a new contract... that's an incredible power.
- sliverstorm 9y agoRISC-V is certainly more unencumbered, but there's always the ARM architecture license too. Pricey, but you can modify and build on a relatively more mature ISA
- asb 9y agoAn architectural license doesn't give you free reign to extend the ISA, just to create your own implementation of the standard ISA.