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Intel indirectly threatens Microsoft and Qualcomm with patent war
Pecon:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davealtavilla/2017/06/09/intel-puts-microsoft-and-qualcomm-on-notice-regarding-windows-10-x86-emulation-on-snapdragon-devices/#5d9d2c2f28e2
Forbes' website is horrible so I'll try my best to write a synopsis here.
Intel recently wrote a blog post alluding to them taking action to protect their intellectual property shortly after Microsoft announced Windows on ARM and their plans to use Snapdragon 835 ARM processors. In particular, Intel refers to Microsoft's plan to support running applications compiled for Intel's proprietary i386 architecture (the 'normal' desktop applications you're probably used to) on Microsoft's new ARM operating system by utilizing emulation of the i386. Intel claims that emulating the i386 architecture is a direct violation of their intellectual property, and points out how in the past they have won lawsuits regarding the emulation of their architecture (see Intel v Transmeta).
My opinion is that Intel currently stands to lose a huge market share if Microsoft moves away from Intel processors, and are going to fight heavy handed to keep that share as long as possible.
Link to the intel blog post: https://newsroom.intel.com/editorials/x86-approaching-40-still-going-strong/
Master Matthew²:
InB4IntelIndirectlyMakesEmula tionEvenMoreLegal
Insert Name Here²:
Stop it Intel
Juncoph:
wait, so how does intel plan to win long-term when a ton of their marketshare relies on microsoft?
i feel like suddenly getting into fights with microsoft would just lead to microsoft hopping to AMD, esp considering most computers aren't gaming comps- that is, cheap CPUs are theoretically better. cheapo is AMD's buying point after all
Nonnel:
i get that this is probably just going to drive their business away, but they are in the right here, are they not?