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Novell Makes Linux Driver Project a Reality

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the giving-back dept.

apokryphos writes "Novell have relaunched the Linux Driver Project by dedicating well-known kernel developer Greg KH to work on the project full-time. Greg KH writes: 'My employer, Novell, has modified my position to now allow me to work full time on this project. Namely getting more new Linux kernel drivers written, for free, for any company that so desires. And to help manage all of the developers and project managers who want to help out...They really care about helping make Linux support as many devices as possible, with fully open-source drivers.'"

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  1. Re:Cool by alphabeat · · Score: 2, Funny

    Here's hoping he can manage the volunteers. Can't forget the old adage about getting 300 workers to complete a 300 day job in 1 day. I think I saw this on Dilbert no less.

  2. Re:Success Stories? by cheater512 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Sorry, The NDA has forbidden the release of manufacturer names. :)

  3. Re:Cool by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    By that logic, you could get a baby in one week by having sex 39 times!

  4. Re:Cool by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Madness?

    THIS IS CONCEPTION!

    I'm sorry, I'm a horrible person.

  5. Dear Novell... by nimid · · Score: 2, Funny

    ...many thanks for the wooden horse.

    We are of course grateful that you've finally come around to our way of thinking but as I'm sure you're already aware, we had the advantage and would have won eventually.

    Anyway, we're now off to celebrate to excess with lots of wine and eager ladies. Hope there are no hard feelings.

    P.S. Take no notice of Helen and Cassandra, we think your gift is beautiful.




    Oh, lighten up, I'm just kidding.

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