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The driver model for Windows is different than Linux, though. Realistically, most Linux drivers need to be open source and maintained as part of the kernel to c
by ac29 7y ago
The driver model for Windows is different than Linux, though. Realistically, most Linux drivers need to be open source and maintained as part of the kernel to continue working, whereas Windows offers a stable driver interface so its not uncommon at all to have drivers that haven't been updated in many years work just fine on current Windows releases.
- pjmlp 7y agoGoogle as ChromeOS/Android owner can do whatever they feel like it, regardless of the driver model. In fact, Android since project Treble has a driver model similar to Windows. Linux drivers are considered legacy on Android. Likewise they could have contracts in place that would force their suppliers to provide updates for X years.