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That's valid. My first reaction was "Well, the OS is open -- isn't it? Just set up good power management yourself and publish it for all to use, and it'll pro
by ssl-3 2y ago
That's valid.
My first reaction was "Well, the OS is open -- isn't it? Just set up good power management yourself and publish it for all to use, and it'll probably get accepted upstream eventually."
But then I remembered: The OS is open, but the hardware is not (because -- in one word -- Broadcom).
But maybe with an IPO, they can generate enough cash to get their own CPU started up. Maybe something based around [checks flip-chart] RISC-V or something, with enough documentation to allow people to fix the [checks excuse card] power management problem.
They've certainly shown some willingness to work in that direction with the RP2040.
- moffkalast 2y agoFrom my understanding the Pi Foundation was founded by ex-Broadcom engineers and some that still work there. The two are so intertwined that it's not unlike it being the Broadcom Foundation. I think it's rather unlikely that they'd ever move away from using their chips since they are theirs.
- ssl-3 2y agoYes, the whole thing did start with some folks who were under Broadcom employ. Perhaps that will change: After all, how many engineers do you know who feel motivated to hold down regular mid-tier jobs at two publicly-traded companies?