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So then theoretically, Intel could sue AMD for supporting their x86 ISA? 1) AMD chips aren't free and the usage is totally for a commercial purpose. 2) ISAs a
by joshAg 9y ago
So then theoretically, Intel could sue AMD for supporting their x86 ISA?
1) AMD chips aren't free and the usage is totally for a commercial purpose.
2) ISAs are an API.
3) While the implementation is probably clean-room, it's still a total copy of the ISA structure and function call/return value.
4) Intel has been directly harmed by AMD competition, which results in them needing to be price competitive in certain markets.
- s2g 9y agoDon’t they cross license because AMD does need permission to reproduce an ISA?
- joshAg 9y agoisn't that just for patent infringement? EDIT: nope it explicitly covers the ISA, too
- dtech 9y agoAMD has a long-standing cross licensing agreement with Intel regarding x86
- joshAg 9y agoIsn't that for patent infringement? EDIT: nope it explicitly covers the ISA, too