Major PC Vendors Push For Open Source Drivers

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Major PC Vendors Push For Open Source Drivers 232

Posted by kdawson on Tuesday April 29, 2008 @06:19PM from the sudden-outbreak dept.

hweimer writes "Remember the heat the Linux Foundation took for allegedly not giving enough attention to Desktop Linux? The latest events at the Foundation's annual summit paint a different picture. Industry heavyweights like Dell, HP, and Lenovo 'announced on stage that they will now include wording in their hardware procurement processes to "strongly encourage" the delivery of open source drivers.' The move specifically targets desktop and mobile products."

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