Re: Binary drivers [Re: [Richard Stallman <rms@gnu.org>] Re: Debian & BSD concerns]
Jim Pick <jim@jimpick.com> writes:
Ben Pfaff <pfaffben@pilot.msu.edu> writes:
> Linus has decided to allow binary drivers in the kernel.
No, I don't think so. (unless I missed something)
He allows binary modules distributed separately from the kernel.
That's what I meant, sorry.
He's generally against binary drivers, and he isn't going to go to
great lengths to maintain binary compatibility in the module interface
for them.
Yes, he's expended a considerable amount of email vitriol against
binary drivers, actually.
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