Replies to post #21990 on Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

[Golfbum]

re: patents and ip protection

keep in mind that filing for a patent is a disclosure process. some regard a better way to protect ip is by treating it through trade secrets. it requires much more discipline but it doesn't require intentional disclosure.

gb

[Elmer Phud]

sgolds -

and starting with K7 AMD designed their own bus technology

AMD did not design their own bus technology for K7, they licensed Alpha's EV6 bus architecture.

[chipguy]

and starting with K7 AMD designed their own bus technology

If by "designed their own bus technology" you really
mean "license the Alpha EV6 bus from DEC" then I will
agree with you.