Rico wrote:
If you need anything - write the stuff yourself, if you can't then just
ask nicely, otherwise buy hardware that is supported or run something
that works on your hardware - it's your choise!
[...]
Many of us experience the same as you! I too have experienced hardware
that isn't supported on OpenBSD, but OpenBSD's goal isn't to support
every piece of hardware that exists. I could imagine that one of the
most borring tasks would be to write drivers for hardware, especially
hardware one doesn't even use.
And if I might take this opportunity to engage in what seems like a
timely segue, making the purchase of supported hardware easy is the
purpose of the OpenBSD MetaStore:
http://www.sdeath.net/obsdstore
Currently tracking 30+ pieces of hardware. However, I need help: I
need people to email me supported hardware, or use the "Submit New Kit"
link on the page to do it. It's pretty easy, and the only requirement
is that you need to have personally witnessed its (correct) operation
with some version of OpenBSD, and that it is possible to buy it new.
Speaking of which: Which driver supports the Adaptec 1205SA? Anybody?
Bueller? Manpages are not forthcoming.
This has been a public service announcement, paid for by the "Friends
of Civilized Vendors" economic-action committee. The FCV reminds you;
FCV also stands for "Fuck Closed Vendors!" >;->
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