On 24 Jun 2005, at 05:13, NODEraser wrote:
Approximately when did IBM start making PPC processors? I thought the
first PPCs were Motorola...
As far as I know either IBM started the PowerPC design in the 80's or
it was a joint IBM/Moto project from the start. Either way IBM have
always had at least shared copyright over elements of the PPC design.
The only one they don't own rights to is the G4 (75xx) design which
was Motorola's own project. Motorola have now pulled out of the PPC
project altogether, and I wouldn't be surprised if they handed
exclusive rights to their stuff to IBM (that's not confirmed anywhere
BTW, it's pure conjecture). I believe IBM own the rights to the G3.
That means they may also own the 603. As that piccy of Dana's showed
(thanks gal :o) ) IBM also produced 601s (I have exactly the same
chip on my 7100/80 board) under their copyright. 604s I'm not sure
about, I think IBM produced them under license from Motorola, same
with G4s. I think IBM made little to no G4s though.
A lot of ifs and buts and maybes there, but suffice to say IBM have
been in PPCs as long as they've been around.
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