Many posts are commenting on the number of violations to the GPL. Some view Linux as Up and Comming, others think Linux is already here, and the extreme say Linux has already taken over. No matter how you view the position of Linux, it can always be described as growing. This growth puts hardware manufacturers in two positions. First they must be willing to include Linux Support for their hardware, and truely be multi-platform capable to compete. Second, in the course of supporting multiple OS's, they may come up with ideas or code to better their product or drivers. This is a step in the right direction for both Linux Users and Hardware Manufacturers, both sides can gain. Linux Coders can't expect every company to tell the secrets of how they make their bread any more than HardCos can just steal GPL code. Accidents are bound to happen and if the HardCo is willing to take steps to fix the problem, we should be nice about giving them the chance to do so. If companies start to feel threatened or even scared about writing Linux support then they may just bag the whole project and tell the Linux Coders to write their own drivers (and don't violate us). If manufacturers start getting the impression that working with and developing in Linux is a quick way to get Shafted, Screwed, and Sued then Linux development may never get it's day in the MainStream. Don't ever let GPL Violations slide by, Always make the Violation come to resolution, but Never remove this little bug from a Coders forehead with a Hatchet.
Opinions Expressed by me should be Forced on Others - PbHead
Studies like this need more attention. I Have a great plan for coating the surface of the moon with mirrors - just to study 24 Hour Sunlight effects on plantations where Pizza Ingredients are grown and raised. Sure, argue about New Moons, I wont let that stop me. So, do your part! Everybody vote for Me as the Head of the Department of Wastefull Spending and Misappropriated Funds. I'd not only be good at it, but I'd love that job too.
I live in Montana. The people of Montana are well Armed. The people of Montana are opposed to visitors that want to stay. Visitors that Stay form Militant Groups and Mail Bombers which we despise. Then we have to form a posse and clean house, because we all know how effective the FBI and ATF are at cleaning for us.:) Y2K? Heh, no biggie, save a Nuclear Disaster of course. We have an abundant supply of Natural Resources. After all, that is why we are well armed.
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Many posts are commenting on the number of violations to the GPL. Some view Linux as Up and Comming, others think Linux is already here, and the extreme say Linux has already taken over. No matter how you view the position of Linux, it can always be described as growing. This growth puts hardware manufacturers in two positions. First they must be willing to include Linux Support for their hardware, and truely be multi-platform capable to compete. Second, in the course of supporting multiple OS's, they may come up with ideas or code to better their product or drivers. This is a step in the right direction for both Linux Users and Hardware Manufacturers, both sides can gain. Linux Coders can't expect every company to tell the secrets of how they make their bread any more than HardCos can just steal GPL code. Accidents are bound to happen and if the HardCo is willing to take steps to fix the problem, we should be nice about giving them the chance to do so. If companies start to feel threatened or even scared about writing Linux support then they may just bag the whole project and tell the Linux Coders to write their own drivers (and don't violate us). If manufacturers start getting the impression that working with and developing in Linux is a quick way to get Shafted, Screwed, and Sued then Linux development may never get it's day in the MainStream. Don't ever let GPL Violations slide by, Always make the Violation come to resolution, but Never remove this little bug from a Coders forehead with a Hatchet.
Opinions Expressed by me should be Forced on Others - PbHead
Studies like this need more attention. I Have a great plan for coating the surface of the moon with mirrors - just to study 24 Hour Sunlight effects on plantations where Pizza Ingredients are grown and raised. Sure, argue about New Moons, I wont let that stop me. So, do your part! Everybody vote for Me as the Head of the Department of Wastefull Spending and Misappropriated Funds. I'd not only be good at it, but I'd love that job too.
Jan 1 1980 Most likely. That or just Lock up, never to be started again. Kinda like old model Panasonic Camcorders.
I live in Montana. The people of Montana are well Armed. The people of Montana are opposed to visitors that want to stay. Visitors that Stay form Militant Groups and Mail Bombers which we despise. Then we have to form a posse and clean house, because we all know how effective the FBI and ATF are at cleaning for us. :) Y2K? Heh, no biggie, save a Nuclear Disaster of course. We have an abundant supply of Natural Resources. After all, that is why we are well armed.