The Linux Foundation yummies

[Bill Sconce]

On Tue, 30 Jan 2007 10:27:04 -0500
"Thomas Charron" <twaffle at gmail.com> wrote:

>   Ok, earlier I wasn't sure about the OSDL merger, but now it would seem to
> have bore a fruit which definatly deserves applause.
> 
> http://www.kroah.com/log/2007/01/29/#free_drivers

    "Yes, that's right, the Linux kernel community is offering all 
    companies free Linux driver development.  ...

    "As for support, the driver will be supported through email by the
    original developers ... and by the "enterprise" Linux distributors
    as part of their service agreements with their customers. ...

    "If your company is worried about NDA issues surrounding your device's
    specifications, we have arranged a program with OSDL/TLF's Tech Board 
    to provide the legal framework where a company can interact with a 
    member of the kernel community in order to properly assure that all
    needed NDA requirements are fulfilled."

Wow. That's a GOOD message.  Particularly the last part: giving the
vendor's legal department someone to "hold responsible".  And Greg's
going to talking it up at WinHEC; even Nvidia is likely to attend...


Great news.  Thanks for the pointer, Thomas.

-Bill