Re:Ask HN: Why is code from chip manufacturers of such a low...
by sorisos on Wednesday May 20, 2020 @07:11AM
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Interesting!
Perhaps I should have phrased the question better,
I do not think it is deliberate, but I still do not understand why code quality have such a low priority . Software development is expensive so it seems to me it would be a market advantage to provide more decent drivers and examples. I also suspect some new designs are never realized due to bad vendor code - seems like a missed sale opportunity.
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Re:Ask HN: Why is code from chip manufacturers of such a low...
by joezydeco on Wednesday May 20, 2020 @10:25AM
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It all comes down to what a chipmaker is willing to spend to get that sale. Some manufacturers do prioritize good software and I do see that they benefit from that in the long run.
I also suspect some new designs are never realized due to bad vendor code - seems like a missed sale opportunity.
A very astute observation. Why not start a hardware company and seize that opportunity?