AMD deciding _now_ what to do about Linux

[Dotan Cohen]

On 15/06/07, Matthew Flaschen <matthew.flaschen at gatech.edu> wrote:
> Dotan Cohen wrote:
> > Friends, NOW is the time to contact AMD and to let them know that we
> > need their support.
>
> Thanks.  I do have an ATI card in my laptop, and am stuck with vesa.  I
> sent them another polite letter:
>
> I understand that ATI is currently formulating a policy on Linux
> drivers.  I know that you are concerned about respecting third-party
> copyright and patents. You may also lack the technical resources for
> feature-complete Linux driver development.
>
> There are solutions for both of these issues.  If you can not release on
> open source driver yourself, the next best thing is to provide complete
> specifications to the free/open source software community.  They can
> then develop a driver at no charge, which will result in it being
> included in all distributions.  If absolutely necessary, these
> specifications can be provided under NDAs, but the NDA should be offered
> to anyone with an interest in driver development.
>
> As a paying customer, I hope for reliable, feature-complete, open source
> drivers for my ATI card.  Please do what it takes to make this possible.
>
> Matt Flaschen
>

Way to go, Matt. Very, very good, and well worded.

Dotan Cohen

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