Re:Intel's Open-Source Strategy Is Changing at Odds with the...
by fgonzag on Thursday October 09, 2025 @10:54AM
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Intel has pushed open source but really only for their hardware.
Basically hackable source available hardware which in the Linux world is a huge advantage.
AMD has forced Nvidia out many proprietary technologies (gsync) just by countering with an open technology. There is no reason it couldn't execute the same plan against Intel.
Intel lost its competitive edge by trying to maximize captured value. It seems this person want to double down on the strategy, instead of going for absolute best product at the price possible.
Basically hackable source available hardware which in the Linux world is a huge advantage.
AMD has forced Nvidia out many proprietary technologies (gsync) just by countering with an open technology. There is no reason it couldn't execute the same plan against Intel.
Intel lost its competitive edge by trying to maximize captured value. It seems this person want to double down on the strategy, instead of going for absolute best product at the price possible.