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People have offered to write the drivers, and even agreed to sign NDAs. What more is the Linux side expected to do?
by mkr-hn 16y ago
People have offered to write the drivers, and even agreed to sign NDAs. What more is the Linux side expected to do?
- ericd 16y agoMaybe they could target a few specific machines, making sure those work perfectly, and then use those as reference machines that people can buy if they want a no-hassle experience.
- grammaton 16y agoNo one is questioning the community's dedication in this regard. It's just that, if the manufacturer nixes the idea, for whatever reason - from the users standpoint it just doesn't matter, the software doesn't work with their hardware. When it comes to devices working there's no such thing as an A for effort.
- gamble 16y agoIndemnify them against lawsuits? I understand that a large part of the reason hardware manufacturers don't want open or third-party drivers is that they could be used as an excuse to troll through their product looking for potential IP violations that could fuel a patent infringement lawsuit.