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Re: OT: Perhaps Linux will set the hardware standards?



Kent West writes:
> In other words, perhaps some day the developers can say "Here's the
> interface specs; make your hardware work with it if you want to sell your
> cards."

Bad idea.  Innovative interfaces can be what makes some card superior.

Better: "You WILL publish your interface if you want anyone to use it.  If
you want decent market penetration, you'll pay a hacker to write a Free
driver."
-- 
John Hasler
john@dhh.gt.org
Dancing Horse Hill
Elmwood, Wisconsin



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