Lpc2000

--- In lpc2000@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Curtis" <plc@r...> wrote:
>
> Hi, 
> 
> > I think it more likely to be the other way around.  I 
> > envision a scenario where, if you want to use the ARM core 
> > efficiently, you HAVE to buy their compiler.
> 
> That's nonsense--why else do 3Ps exist if not to compete with ARM's
> compiler?  I reckon IAR and Green Hills, and probably others, would
> vehemently defend their position as worthy competitors to ARM's 
tools.
> I choose those two simply because their prices are comparable with 
ARM's
> pricing model.

Because ARM makes money on the IP.  They can price the compiler in 
such a way that all of the competition dies.  There would be two 
platforms - open source GNU and ARM/Keil.  At $99.95 even I would 
buy the package!

It will be fun to watch but I don't have a business or financial 
interest in how it shakes out.  This is just a hobby; it's hard to 
take it serious.