A constant thorn in the eye of many Linux kernel developers is the existence of closed-source kernel modules, most notably those by Nvidia and Ati, but also some file system drivers and other elements. Most of the Linux developers have been against these modules ever since they were first used, and in fact, bug reports originating from a tainted kernel are often disregarded and ignored. The kernel developers have now rallied together by issuing a statement urging vendors to release open source Linux kernel modules and drivers.
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You can choose not to use gpl software. This is freedom. However the fact that I have to use windows in order to make my printer function properly is definitely not freedom. When I bought it I didn't know that it was win-only. The next printer was linux-oss friendly. But who will give me back the money for my old printer? Worse is the fact that it has no Vista drivers.
So mister troll will you give me back my MONEY??????? If the specs were open I could write a CUPS driver. I know how and I would do it.
Member since:2006-12-16
This has nothing to do with FSF, so please stop your trolling. This has everything to do with the kernel development team wanting to see the code for modules that are being inserted into the running Linux kernel.
I personally find the linux kernel developers request offensive.
Dave
Member since:2007-09-06
He's been very vocal in the past if I read correctly. Maybe he's already made his point and is just sitting back to see how the other's decide. He is the posterboy and original coder for the kernel; this may be between the other Dev's now.
I suspect we'll hear something eventually.
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2006-01-10
Perhaps I'm being a dunderhead but where's Linus ?