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		nickik on July 8, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ariane RISC-V CPU – An open source CPU capable of ... The 'original' RISC-V core was called Rocket. https://github.com/chipsalliance/rocket-chip So they picked a European rocket as a name.

rpiguy on July 8, 2020 [–]

That one that blew up (Arriane V). lol.

touisteur on July 8, 2020 | [–]

I think it was the first launch? Since then if memory serves the program has very reliable (if expensive). There also was a (very good) Ariane 4 before with quite the OK record...

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