Free Linux Kernel Driver Development FAQ

schwaang writes "The recent announcement by Linux Kernel Developer Greg Kroah-Hartman that 'the Linux kernel community is offering all companies free Linux driver development' seems to have stirred up some interest as well as some questions — see the Slashdot discussion about the announcement. Greg K-H addresses some of the questions raised here, and raises a few more, in a new Free Linux Driver Development FAQ on his blog. An excerpt: 'Q: Are companies really going to do this? A: Yes, already we have received a number of serious queries from companies about producing Linux drivers for their devices. More information will be available later when details are firmed up."

Can users sign up for this?

[Excelcia]

Can users sign up for this? I've got some hardware I'd love Linux to support. :p

Zero

[Mr. Underbridge]

A: Yes, the initial response to this was amazing, a measurable number of new Linux drivers will be created thanks to this program.

As per a Simpson's episode [tv.com], I'm reminded that zero is a number. ;)

Re:Zero

[AJWM]

I'm reminded that zero is a number.

Well yes, but arguably not a measurable one. ;-)

Re:how do these developers get paid?

[Anonymous Coward]

Most of them don't. Mommy comes down into the basement and brings them turkey sandwiches and cheetos.

Re:Zero

[srussell]

A: Yes, the initial response to this was amazing, a measurable number of new Linux drivers will be created thanks to this program.

As per a Simpson's episode, I'm reminded that zero is a number. ;)

It'd be funnier if an unmeasurable number of new Linux drivers were created.

"An infinite number of Linux drivers were created this week."

--- SER

Re:Zero

[chill]

It'd be funnier if an unmeasurable number of new Linux drivers were created. "An infinite number of Linux drivers were created this week."

If only we had an infinite number of monkeys...

(Gotta love preview. I just noticed the original article is on the Linux Kernel Monkey Log. Maybe we DO have more monkeys than I realize.)

Re:Zero

[dubbreak]

If only we had an infinite number of monkeys...

No, no, no.. that's how MS does it's driver development.