The GPL allows people to use excellent software, without cost, with the freedom to use, modify, and redistribute that software. However, there are some strings attached. Is there and element of greed to that? Yes, there is. I agree that the GPL is as much a constitution as a software silence, and that's how I like it.
Even those under the banner of freedom need laws and regulations. The existence of laws may seem contrary to the concept of freedom, but that is not true. Just as a kite cannot truly fly without a string, FOSS cannot flourish unless there is a code of conduct.
I am not donating to free software projects so they can become one-way code farms for proprietary software companies.
If we want a GNU/Linux computer, we can get one from places like system76.com, rcubedtech.com, or other GNU/Linux friendly OEMs. Sure, it would be nice if Dell gave a darn, but we don't need them.
I am a Molecular Biology major. Biologists have known about histones (that's what they are called) for years now. I don't see how the NYtimes can play this up as something new.
Phoronix reports that XGI may be releasing drivers for their upcoming Volari 8300 graphics card. If that happens, make sure you give it a good look. If sales are good enough, other hardware manufactures may follow.
"...today we have much more head-turning news and that is XGI's intent of releasing their complete display drivers for their Volari 8300 product. Yes that is right, XGI Technology is presently investigating the benefits of opening up their entire driver development process as well as the various open-source models through which to release their software. In addition, the code may be released as soon as the middle of next month when the 8300 part reaches market, or so we have been told. Although we will not share all of the specifics as to their drivers open-source intentions, as all of the details are presently being worked out, we are most reasonably certain that the complete code package will be released, and in a GPL-like fashion. By Christmas of this year, if not Q1 of 2006 when the XGI Volari 8 parts are widely available, we can probably expect to see an official announcement from XGI."
Although I agree with most anything RMS says, he does act like a lunatic at times. Thats why the community has chosen the more cool-headed Linus to be its figurehead. Tin-foil hat stuff does not help our image.
To maintain the monopoly, Microsoft must maintain their mindshare. "Most of the world's supercomputers run Linux" raises questions in John Q's mind, and might sew the seed of future rebellion. Linux must have no stronghold ANYWHERE or you can't keep the masses ignorant.
Will Vista be backwords compatible? If it's not, then the old "my Windows programs won't run on Linux" cry will be "my Windows programs won't run on Vista." We will have a whole new ballgame, and Linux will have its window.
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Marketing hype or not, I'm always happy to see more hardware supported by free drivers. Thanks, Greg.
The GPL allows people to use excellent software, without cost, with the freedom to use, modify, and redistribute that software. However, there are some strings attached. Is there and element of greed to that? Yes, there is. I agree that the GPL is as much a constitution as a software silence, and that's how I like it. Even those under the banner of freedom need laws and regulations. The existence of laws may seem contrary to the concept of freedom, but that is not true. Just as a kite cannot truly fly without a string, FOSS cannot flourish unless there is a code of conduct. I am not donating to free software projects so they can become one-way code farms for proprietary software companies.
If we want a GNU/Linux computer, we can get one from places like system76.com, rcubedtech.com, or other GNU/Linux friendly OEMs. Sure, it would be nice if Dell gave a darn, but we don't need them.
I am a Molecular Biology major. Biologists have known about histones (that's what they are called) for years now. I don't see how the NYtimes can play this up as something new.
Phoronix reports that XGI may be releasing drivers for their upcoming Volari 8300 graphics card. If that happens, make sure you give it a good look. If sales are good enough, other hardware manufactures may follow.
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"...today we have much more head-turning news and that is XGI's intent of releasing their complete display drivers for their Volari 8300 product. Yes that is right, XGI Technology is presently investigating the benefits of opening up their entire driver development process as well as the various open-source models through which to release their software. In addition, the code may be released as soon as the middle of next month when the 8300 part reaches market, or so we have been told. Although we will not share all of the specifics as to their drivers open-source intentions, as all of the details are presently being worked out, we are most reasonably certain that the complete code package will be released, and in a GPL-like fashion. By Christmas of this year, if not Q1 of 2006 when the XGI Volari 8 parts are widely available, we can probably expect to see an official announcement from XGI."
Phoronix's report is here.
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&ite
Although I agree with most anything RMS says, he does act like a lunatic at times. Thats why the community has chosen the more cool-headed Linus to be its figurehead. Tin-foil hat stuff does not help our image.
To maintain the monopoly, Microsoft must maintain their mindshare. "Most of the world's supercomputers run Linux" raises questions in John Q's mind, and might sew the seed of future rebellion. Linux must have no stronghold ANYWHERE or you can't keep the masses ignorant.
Will Vista be backwords compatible? If it's not, then the old "my Windows programs won't run on Linux" cry will be "my Windows programs won't run on Vista." We will have a whole new ballgame, and Linux will have its window.