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Does Apple need permission from Intel for their CPU to make an API "claim" to being a GenuineIntel brand processor? This seems like it could be a tricky legal
by appleflaxen 6y ago
Does Apple need permission from Intel for their CPU to make an API "claim" to being a GenuineIntel brand processor?
This seems like it could be a tricky legal corner, if it's not already established by these business partners.
- bombcar 6y agoIt likely falls under "interoperability" and I'm sure things like VMWare et al have been doing similar for years.
- jfrunyon 6y agoMost virtual machines either have their own branding in CPUID, or pass through the host CPUID.
- seedless-sensat 6y agoBrowser user agents come to mind as a similar compatibility trick of yore.
- deleted 6y ago[deleted]
- saurik 6y agoThis was established in Sega v. Accolade: if using trademark is required for interoperability, then that's fair game.
- appleflaxen 6y agoThank you for the clarification and citation. Your answer is the best of several.