Re:How ARM got so successful without the public really noticing
by fit2rule on Sunday November 29, 2015 @11:44AM
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It was neck and neck, in my opinion. In the UK, ARM ruled, but in the US, the MIPS Magnum series were well received and widely used. MIPS had a chance to be an ARM, but it was squandered.
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Re:How ARM got so successful without the public really noticing
by simula67 on Sunday November 29, 2015 @12:07PM
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> MIPS had a chance to be an ARM, but it was squandered.
I have always wondered how ARM succeeded when MIPS was already around. Anyone know ?
Re:How ARM got so successful without the public really noticing
by digi_owl on Sunday November 29, 2015 @12:39PM
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Just guessing, but it could have something to do with ARM not doing actual hardware. Instead they license either chip designs or the ISA to anyone willing to pay.
In a way it is reminiscent of the z80 clones that was all over the place in the 80s.