Comment Same half baked excuse again... (Score 1) 273
It seems that every so-called "linux backer" has an excuse for not wanting to actually do anything of benefit to Linux. If it isn't IBM not porting their Lotus applications, its HP running off with SCO promoting their latest snake oil and now we have Intel more concerned about protecting their IP than actually serving the needs of their customers.
I am all for Intel protecting their IP, and sure, if I were in their shoes, I too wouldn't want $10million or so worth of R&D fall down the drain, yet, on the other hand, they need to realise the reality of what is happening.
If Intel want to do something great, why don't they help produce an abstraction layer in which all drivers can be compiled against and no have to worry about each kernel release, 2.4.17 -> 2.4.18 (for example) breaking compatibility. Sure, some "breakage" is understandable, especially when fixing major bugs, however, breakage every release? thats beyond annoying, it is plain out stupid.
This would enable Intel (and other companies) to produce binary drivers and for users to fully utilise all the nifty features of their fancy new gizmo.
I am all for Intel protecting their IP, and sure, if I were in their shoes, I too wouldn't want $10million or so worth of R&D fall down the drain, yet, on the other hand, they need to realise the reality of what is happening.
If Intel want to do something great, why don't they help produce an abstraction layer in which all drivers can be compiled against and no have to worry about each kernel release, 2.4.17 -> 2.4.18 (for example) breaking compatibility. Sure, some "breakage" is understandable, especially when fixing major bugs, however, breakage every release? thats beyond annoying, it is plain out stupid.
This would enable Intel (and other companies) to produce binary drivers and for users to fully utilise all the nifty features of their fancy new gizmo.
