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Free Linux Kernel Driver Development FAQ

Posted by kdawson on from the following-up dept.

schwaang writes "The recent announcement by Linux Kernel Developer Greg Kroah-Hartman that 'the Linux kernel community is offering all companies free Linux driver development' seems to have stirred up some interest as well as some questions — see the Slashdot discussion about the announcement. Greg K-H addresses some of the questions raised here, and raises a few more, in a new Free Linux Driver Development FAQ on his blog. An excerpt: 'Q: Are companies really going to do this? A: Yes, already we have received a number of serious queries from companies about producing Linux drivers for their devices. More information will be available later when details are firmed up."

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  1. Can users sign up for this? by Excelcia · · Score: 3, Funny

    Can users sign up for this? I've got some hardware I'd love Linux to support. :p

  2. Zero by Mr.+Underbridge · · Score: 2, Funny

    A: Yes, the initial response to this was amazing, a measurable number of new Linux drivers will be created thanks to this program.

    As per a Simpson's episode, I'm reminded that zero is a number. ;)

    1. Re:Zero by AJWM · · Score: 2, Funny

      I'm reminded that zero is a number.

      Well yes, but arguably not a measurable one. ;-)

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      -- Alastair
    2. Re:Zero by srussell · · Score: 2, Funny

      A: Yes, the initial response to this was amazing, a measurable number of new Linux drivers will be created thanks to this program.
      As per a Simpson's episode, I'm reminded that zero is a number. ;)
      It'd be funnier if an unmeasurable number of new Linux drivers were created.

      "An infinite number of Linux drivers were created this week."

      --- SER

    3. Re:Zero by chill · · Score: 3, Funny

      It'd be funnier if an unmeasurable number of new Linux drivers were created. "An infinite number of Linux drivers were created this week."

      If only we had an infinite number of monkeys...

      (Gotta love preview. I just noticed the original article is on the Linux Kernel Monkey Log. Maybe we DO have more monkeys than I realize.)

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      Learning HOW to think is more important than learning WHAT to think.
    4. Re:Zero by dubbreak · · Score: 2, Funny

      If only we had an infinite number of monkeys...

      No, no, no.. that's how MS does it's driver development.

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      "If you are going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
  3. Re:how do these developers get paid? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Most of them don't. Mommy comes down into the basement and brings them turkey sandwiches and cheetos.