How To Request Better ATI Linux Support

An anonymous reader writes "Michael Larabel, the editor of Phoronix, has outlined some strategies for contacting ATI's customers (OEM/ODM/AIBs) to seek ATI Linux fglrx driver improvements. He opines that contacting ATI or AMD directly is the 'wrong approach.' He also states, 'I know for certain that at least one major OEM would like to see improved Linux support but is afraid that the Windows support would then be at risk.' Michael cites examples from the past where Lenovo had sought improved Linux display drivers, which resulted in several new features last year. He provides links to the feedback pages for a number of the vendors to whom ATI actually does listen."

Comments

Re:I don't think so

[darinp]

....You linux cocksuckers ain't worth shit. Got it? Hey! That was uncalled for. When it comes to linux people buying top end video cards we are talking maybe 10% of 10% of PC users. Now there's a market worth chasing! (figures made up, but that seems normal for /.)

I would mod you up.

[xtracto]

You hit the spot. At the end, that constant whining gets frustrating. Those stupid kids who does not get out of their mom basements think they are a majority... Of course this is slashdot and this is where all of them come to whine and cheer up each other. Groupthinking or Sheepthinking as I like to call it.

If these companies do not want or cant release they open source drivers then great, it is up to you to buy or not to buy their products, but whining is not going to solve anything.