7 points | by photochemsyn 8 hours ago ago
4 comments
8086 was launched in 1978[1], so the x86 architecture is quite old, spanning over 45 years. How long before enough patents expire so those who don't trust Intel or AMD can launch a competing compatible implementation?
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_8086
2078 easily and then Intel might go for ten to twenty year patent extension periods multiple times.
Sounds like a scheme to drive up demand for domestic chips.
Seems a continuation of China blocks use of Intel and AMD chips in government computers (145 points, 7 months ago, 139 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39808664
8086 was launched in 1978[1], so the x86 architecture is quite old, spanning over 45 years. How long before enough patents expire so those who don't trust Intel or AMD can launch a competing compatible implementation?
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_8086
2078 easily and then Intel might go for ten to twenty year patent extension periods multiple times.
Sounds like a scheme to drive up demand for domestic chips.
Seems a continuation of China blocks use of Intel and AMD chips in government computers (145 points, 7 months ago, 139 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39808664