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Apple pays for architectural licenses, but doesn't pay for core designs. Regardless, the ARM ISA is not free even if you design your own processor for it.
by smoldesu 4y ago
Apple pays for architectural licenses, but doesn't pay for core designs. Regardless, the ARM ISA is not free even if you design your own processor for it.
- MobiusHorizons 4y agoWe don’t know the terms of Apple’s deal with arm, but the assumption has been that they have special terms because they are a founding member of arm.