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RISC-V Changes For Linux 6.13 Deliver Pointer Masking In User-Space

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RISC-V Changes For Linux 6.13 Deliver Pointer Masking In User-Space

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RISC-V Changes For Linux 6.13 Deliver Pointer Masking In User-Space

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RISC-V Changes For Linux 6.13 Deliver Pointer Masking In User-Space

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Nifty. I love the idea of risc v but fear there is no real consumer market for it that isn't better served by arm though.
- Soon, my friend, soon.
  The biggest advantage is that there is no royalties, like the ARM requires.
  
  I'm not sure that's big enough of an advantage though. I hope it is but history shows that most people are more than willing to pay for convenience over freedom.
  
  If you license a design from someone you'll still be paying something. Sure there are also free implementations but they are aimed at microcontrollers, you won't get any server class chips for free.
  
  https://youtu.be/2mzSV3uYbyY?si=r6oEk3ur692et8p0
  
  https://youtu.be/2mzSV3uYbyY?si=V3Q6nYMJ8T7l2F6l

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