Apple sets Mini DisplayPort license free
Monday, December 01, 2008 - 06:16 PM EST
"Apple is opening up access to its Mini DisplayPort standard, according to an announcement," MacNN reports.
"Though Apple did not develop DisplayPort proper, the company has created a more compact version of the technology to accompany its new unibody MacBooks, as well as the revised 24-inch Cinema Display," MacNN reports.
"Hardware makers looking to build peripherals compatible with the standard -- most likely third-party monitors and video cards -- must apply first for an evaluation license, and then for a separate implementation one," MacNN reports. "Once Apple agrees to the latter the standard is then free to use."
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