Why Lattice Semiconductor buying a x86_64 BIOS company shows engineer disrespect
This article discusses concerns regarding Lattice Semiconductor's acquisition of a BIOS company, citing the firm's history of restrictive licensing and anti-reverse engineering policies. The author argues that these corporate behaviors demonstrate a lack of respect for the engineering community.
Why it matters
Highlights the tension between corporate intellectual property protection and the open-source community's desire for transparency and interoperability.
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Why Lattice Semiconductor buying a x86_64 BIOS company shows engineer disrespect
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