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Re:How ARM got so successful without the public really noticing by simula67 on Sunday November 29, 2015 @12:07PM (#10645188)
> 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 ?

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Re:How ARM got so successful without the public really noticing by digi_owl on Sunday November 29, 2015 @12:39PM (#10645322)
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.

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