OSDL Denies Rewriting Kernel

yootje writes "Although there were rumours saying that OSDL writes a version of the Linux kernel that doesn't infringe patents (an argument that was used by Microsoft), OSDL denies this: 'OSDL officials have said that the report was not accurate, and that while Beaverton is putting $1.2m into economic development around open source software, this is not connected to rewriting the Linux kernel.'"

Comments

Re:That's a shame (huhwhat?)

[ultranova]

Meh, the whole kernel is stuffed with x86 specific cruft. Despite people constantly cheering all the platforms it "runs" on (IMO there's more to running than just bootstrapping),

Really ? So what are the specific issues on non-x86 systems that prevent anything besides bootstrapping on those systems ?

the focus has been on x86 from day one.

And this is bad because ?... x86 family of processors do run most desktops in the world, you know. And before someone starts trolling about Linux not being ready for desktop, I'd like to point out that I'm writing this very message on a GNU/Linux system, so it's ready for my desktop, at least...

I, for one, welcome development focus and optimizations for my specific platform.

There's no point on discussing stuff like this on slashdot, hardly anyone here knows shit about linux, or computers in general.

Witness the difference between words and deeds of the Anonymous Coward.

Bunch of know-nothing know-it-alls.

Watch it with the flamebait, you trolls are vulnerable to fire.

Re:Same Principle. Different Day

[LittleLebowskiUrbanA]

He lies non-stop and spins the truth. Plus he's a fat douche bag.