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Open source your driver software development

640 points posted to Linux, Software by matsubara Jul 25

I understand the full compatibility of Linux drivers are under way and that it is being carried out by a team in Dell. However, it seems that it is not leveraging the full power of mass collaboration. Turning these drivers into open source projects could accelerate this process and enable users to bring new ideas to the table (this could even give you ideas on how to evolve computer devices).

Of course, this strategy also brings risks that could be mitigated if only Dell personel were allowed to commit changes to latest driver version. Although that would be less democratic, in an open source of thinking, at least it would empower the community to help Dell build better software.

A second step would be to do the same with Windows drivers. I know there might be legal issues in this territory, but it is also a scenario that might change over the next few years (Microsoft is getting increasingly open-minded about this - not as fast as it could be, though).

Anyway, the bottom line of this idea is "Empower your users and leverage mass collaboration to your own benefit!"

 
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