Kernel Builders Appeal For Open Source Drivers 336
snydeq writes "The Linux kernel development community has released a statement emphasizing the need for open source drivers. The statement, signed by 135 developers, is aimed at preventing future vendors from following the closed source path. One holdout cited is Nvidia. The Linux Foundation has also released a statement in support: 'The Linux Foundation recommends that hardware manufacturers provide open source kernel modules. The open source nature of Linux is intrinsic to its success. We encourage manufacturers to work with the kernel community to provide open source kernel modules in order to enable their users and themselves to take advantage of the considerable benefits that Linux makes possible.'"
Re:No Linus? (Score:2, Funny)
Breakng news (Score:5, Funny)
In other news Linus Torvalds has announced that he's working on a cutting-edge AI project. It was under wraps, but a really interesting post [slashdot.org] on a well-known tech community site, persuaded him of the need to release details earlier than planned.
Torvalds described the AI as being part of an 'Free Software enforcement bot', code named 'The Stallmanator'. Features include:
'I need your patents, your code and your motorcycle.'
'Free your hardware specifications and drivers, if you want to live.'
'I'll be busy (eating Cheetos)'
'The GNUNet funding bill is passed. The system goes online on August 4th, 1997. Human decisions are removed from Debian package management. GNUNet begins to learn at a geometric rate. It becomes self-aware at 2:14am Eastern time, August 29th. In a panic, they try to pull the plug.'
'Hurd up, homies.'
With DARPA backing this project, I don't think the likes of nVidia or Lexmark will hold out for long. They're likely to get 'Stallmanated'.
Re:Dell printers (re-branded Lexmark hardware) (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Dell printers (re-branded Lexmark hardware) (Score:5, Funny)
- P.H.
Re:My Lexmark is extremely Linux compatible (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Tell that to Lexmark (Score:3, Funny)
Him: Would you like to buy an extended warranty with that?
Me: I'm good man.
Him: What if your printer breaks? You can get a one year coverage policy that'll replace it.
Me: Really? What's it cost?
Him: 50 dollars
- me looks at printer price tag -
Me: For that price, I could just buy a new printer and have two dollars left over...
- him walks away -
Re:Tell that to Lexmark (Score:2, Funny)
I'm going to start a business selling incompatible hardware to clueless Ubuntu users. When they donate them back to my newly-founded charity, I'll auction them off to the ever-expanding pool of clueless Ubuntu users. It'll be like perpetual motion, except with money.