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Yes. Everything since the Pentium is still encumbered. Intel and AMD have extensive cross licensing agreements. Anyone want to build an x86_64 chip would need to either purchase a company that already had licenses or negotiate with both AMD and Intel.


Couldn't Apple easily buy AMD? (not to say they wouldn't have a million reason not too)


AMD will lose its license in case of a sale as per their agreement with Intel.

Intel will also lose access to AMD patents.




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