Libre graphics could become the standard if we push right now

[Alberto Salvia Novella]

Zlatan Todoric:
 > Why just not open source it an be done with it.

Because they need to support old machines that require an unchanged kernel.


Zlatan Todoric:
 > It currently needs closed source firmware to run 3D.

Not firmware, but microcode. It is just how the instruction set is 
handled in the processor, and it is kept confidential because that would 
reveal the hardware design that otherwise would be hard wired.

Even when it would be better libre it cannot restrict how you use your 
computer, be infected by malware, or have a back-door.


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