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IBM's contributions to computing hardware and software are incalculable. So many breakthroughs in hard drives, chips, transistor density, and other aspects of
by ijidak 4mo ago
IBM's contributions to computing hardware and software are incalculable.
So many breakthroughs in hard drives, chips, transistor density, and other aspects of computing have come out of their labs.
Great to see them continuing to innovate.
But, yeah, usually they partner and license. Over the years, they've spun off more and more of their hardware businesses.
- bruckie 4mo agoDon't forget copper interconnects for ICs. https://www.chiphistory.org/ibm-s-development-of-copper-interconnect-for-ics https://www.chiphistory.org/ibm-s-development-of-copper-inte...
- petra 4mo agoIt's great that they found a working business model for a pure r&d lab, and with such awesome results. I wonder why isn't this more common.