On: Linus Torvalds on Why ARM Won't Win the Server Spa...

[AnIdiotOnTheNet]

I'm curious why you believe that. Aside from the hype and the association with the word "open", I honestly can't think of anything interesting or important about RISC-V.

[jacknews → AnIdiotOnTheNet]

There seem to be a few indications that there is opportunity for change, and RISC-V could make gains, eg

https://www.nextplatform.com/2019/02/05/the-era-of-general-p...

https://www.sigarch.org/simd-instructions-considered-harmful...

[rbanffy → AnIdiotOnTheNet]

It'll be big in embedded, where IP licensing is a significant part of the end price.