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The windows driver architecture is great. The Linux approach of mainlining everything and having things ‘just work’ seems great until you come across an unsuppo
by kiririn 4y ago
The windows driver architecture is great. The Linux approach of mainlining everything and having things ‘just work’ seems great until you come across an unsupported device. Suddenly every routine kernel update becomes a chore of compiling modules and praying it still works. TV tuner cards for example are still a barrel of fun
- justinclift 4y agoAt least with Linux drivers, if your new device has a similar model in the kernel already, then copying that code + making adjustments for your own purpose works. Or even tweaking compile settings for existing drivers to adjust to a new scenario. eg adjusting blacklist entries for samsung ssds trim settings ~recently.