__/ [ B Gruff ] on Wednesday 28 March 2007 23:47 \__
> On Wednesday 28 March 2007 23:24 Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>
>> Linux: Driver Support is Key
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>> | Dell recognizes the importance of open source, GPL-licensed drivers
>> | which are maintained upstream in kernel.org. They allow users the
>> | widest choice of Linux distributions, effectively taking the
>> | specific hardware and distribution out of the decision-making
>> | process and let you focus on solving your business problems. We
>> | will work with our hardware partners to develop, test, and
>> | maintain Free drivers, and continue to make progress towards
>> | that goal for all drivers.
>> `----
>>
>> http://direct2dell.com/one2one/archive/2007/03/28/9655.aspx
>
> We'll see how it plays out, but if that turns out to be the case, this post
> of yours might turn out to be the "most news-worthy" one that you have made
> to date:-)
Really?!?! I actually think that Torvald's acceptance of the GPLv3 (we're yet
to see how it works out) is rather important. This could bridge the divide
between the 'pragmatists' and 'purists'.
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~~ Best wishes
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