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The reason why I'm supportive of the ARM business model is that the fees are really not that significant (eg compared to x86) and actually I think it's good to
by klelatti 6y ago
The reason why I'm supportive of the ARM business model is that the fees are really not that significant (eg compared to x86) and actually I think it's good to support a firm with a primary focus of getting the most performance per watt from a mobile chip. A few dollars in licensing fees is really a small price to pay.
- Qwertious 6y agoI think there's "X should be free", and then there's "there should be a free implementation of X you have the option of using". The former is up for debate, but I doubt many people would disagree with the latter.
- klelatti 6y agoIf 'should be a free implementation' means that it undermines the business model of the firm that I rely on to develop X then I'd disagree on the latter. ARM has a business model that I think broadly works for the industry and consumers. I'd rather not throw that away.