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Post by robertb on Jun 3, 2008 11:19:44 GMT -5
No intelligent gaming hardware company would build a device unless they had clear title to everything contained. After all, what if it's a big hit? They'd want unrestricted rights to create as many, as quickly as possible. Heh, with the "restrictions" in her code, they were unable to bypass her and make an improved DTV chip. Truly, Robert Bernardo Fresno Commodore User Group CommVEx v4 website - www.portcommodore.com/commvex
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Post by robertb on Jun 3, 2008 11:26:59 GMT -5
Actually, No.. I don't recall. Hey, but you're the moderator here. I thought you read every DTVHacking post. Truly, Robert Bernardo Fresno Commodore User Group CommVEx v4 website - www.portcommodore.com/commvex
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Post by Jim Brain on Jun 3, 2008 12:03:48 GMT -5
To provide some technical information.
Jeri owns the FPGA "source code" for the DTV.
However, the DTV uses an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit). The ASIC house took Jeri's VHDL/Verilog source code (She had most of in Verilog, but I think she had to rewrite it in VHDL to suit the ASIC house, not sure about that, but it does not change the story) and converted it into the masks needed to create an ASIC. Since others paid for that process, they own those rights.
So, Jeri can take her VHDL/Verilog FPGA code and go elsewhere, but she does not have, nor can she obtain the ASIC.
It would be possible to create a DTV-like board with a large FPGA on it for probably $75-$100 or so for the hobby market.
Still, I see no incentive for her to bother. THere's little money to be made there, so it would be mainly for the passion. However, the C-1 project and the DTV sucked all of the passion out of her, in my opinion, and she's turned that knowledge gained while creating those items towards avenues generating more income. A good Verilog/VHDL designer is a hot commodity today, and she's no doubt going to go after the money.
For us, CBM projects are a hobby. For her, it would be a source of income, and there's easier/faster ways to get it.
Jim
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Post by gmoon on Jun 3, 2008 12:32:09 GMT -5
No intelligent gaming hardware company would build a device unless they had clear title to everything contained. After all, what if it's a big hit? They'd want unrestricted rights to create as many, as quickly as possible. Heh, with the "restrictions" in her code, they were unable to bypass her and make an improved DTV chip. Truly, Robert Bernardo Licensing, not technical restrictions, surely? Generally, I'd expect any agreements to favor the manufacturer--they have to front the money for the hardware, packaging, promotion and advertising. But it's scope would be limited... I'm not sure I even want to know all the details of the licensing agreement. There's a real "this is none of my business" aspect to this. Generalities are fine...
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Post by robertb on Jun 3, 2008 15:10:06 GMT -5
Licensing, not technical restrictions... No, "technical restrictions". But now I am saying too much. And don't call me Shirley. ;-) Truly, Robert Bernardo Fresno Commodore User Group CommVEx v4 website - www.portcommodore.com/commvex
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Post by gmoon on Jun 4, 2008 8:37:03 GMT -5
Licensing, not technical restrictions... No, "technical restrictions". But now I am saying too much. Yes, understood, and will leave it at that... Until Jeri makes a public statement, which is unlikely, surel...er...Robert.
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Post by MagerValp on Jun 8, 2008 4:31:44 GMT -5
Simple supply and demand. Hackers will spend more money than most people because they have it and enjoy expensive hobbies and how many company don't want to seperate you from your extra coin. They could have expanded it into a "cottage industry" for people such as come here as well as opened up to developing contries and think of the profits there. Even if you don;t look at us they are missing some huge profit oppertunities. Supply and demand indeed. 1000 C= enthusiasts vs 600000 sold units to regular joes. You do the math
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Post by schism on Jun 8, 2008 13:58:01 GMT -5
I agree they hit the mass market, I am just saying they could have had an on going income instead of a one shot deal.
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