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How AMD’s Acquisition of ATI May Help Linux and Macs
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And how is the merging of AMD and ATI a good thing for Linux? Actually, that answer may surprise you. Read on below to decide for yourself.
AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is acquiring ATI Technologies, one of the top two graphics processor makers, for around $5.4 billion. AMD’s aim is to grow its market share in the mobility and commercial markets, according to AMD CEO Hector Ruiz. What does this mean for Linux users?
The combined company will still make discrete ATI graphics processors.
Clearly, AMD will be trying to get more traction in the Windows desktop space. However, I have several thoughts on what the acquisition may mean for the non-Windows desktop world…. Source: eWeek