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ARM was launched as a joint venture between Acorn, Apple, and VLSI. I believe that since day 0 Apple had perpetual access to the IP.
by soapdog 6y ago
ARM was launched as a joint venture between Acorn, Apple, and VLSI. I believe that since day 0 Apple had perpetual access to the IP.
- ksec 6y agoThey sold all of the ARM shares in mid 90s to prevent themselves from going bankruptcy. Not to mention starting a JV has nothing to do with perpetual IP access. You will still have to pay for it.
- selectodude 6y agoThey can certainly have a contract with Arm that allows them to renew their arch license in perpetuity that nvidia won't be able to void. I obviously don't know that for sure but the idea that Apple would stake their future on something they don't have a legal ironclad position seems unlikely.