> >Microsoft has the benefit of proprietary documentation on lots of > >hardware because they are willing to sign Non-Disclosure Agreements > >with the manufacturers. So they can make drivers that work out of the > >box. Linux developers don't have that luxury. They have to reverse > >engineer the drivers. So, it takes longer and the drivers don't always
Not at all.. a lot of GNU/Linux developers are willing to sign NDA's if they havent other choice.. but a lot of manufactures dont like to have NDA's with Linux developers.. you reverse engine a device when you havent other choice or when you have tons of experience reverse-engineering some kind of devices and somebody, somehow supports your work.. this work can be the most difficult thing a developer can face. I know for my own experience. no joke.. a painful experience. There is much more involved than the fact "microsoft is willing to sign NDA's" who rules more microsoft or hardware manufactures? real world is really hard. Regards Roberto ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Roberto Diaz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://vivaldi.ddts.net Powered by ddt dynamic DNS Powered by GNU running on a Linux kernel. Powered by Debian (The real wonder) Concerto Grosso Op. 3/8 A minor Antonio Vivaldi (so... do you need beautiful words?) ------------------------------------------------------------------------
