Hi All, A recent post on Michael Larabel's blog suggests that linux users are taking an incorrect approach by pestering companies like AMD/ATI directly about poor linux support of their drivers.
http://www.michaellarabel.com/index.php?k=blog&i=121 Rather, Michael suggests we should contact the OEM's (such as Apple, Dell, etc...) and ask them to have better linux support on their products and point out particular problems with e.g. ATI drivers so that they will have some impetus to pressure ATI. I'm not sure how pliable apple will be but it can't hurt to try. It would be good to point out in such messages that Apple makes a lot of its money in hardware and there are many people who want to use Apple hardware but to run multiple OSes. Also, another large issue with the MB and MBP is SMC support in linux. I'm not sure if this is for want of specifications or for want of someone to just implement a good driver. If its the former then we should also ask apple to release these or perhaps even help develop a driver. I strongly suggest that any affected Apple hardware product owner go to: http://www.apple.com/feedback/ and post a polite and detailed comment regarding what issues we'd like resolved. Also, I think its important to keep this going and follow up on any responses from apple so they don't just think its a one time spam from a bunch of nerds (so if you feel like doing this in a few weeks instead of right now it might be better). I would also recommend sending letters since I think they probably carry more weight than a web post. Finally, I would like to ask people to publicize this effort, not just for Apple products but for any products that don't support linux well. Perhaps someone could put up a note on the mactel site? This whole effort only stands a chance at being effective if we can build up some momentum and keep it going for long enough to be useful. Sorry for the long post. Sheer ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take Surveys. Earn Cash. Influence the Future of IT Join SourceForge.net's Techsay panel and you'll get the chance to share your opinions on IT & business topics through brief surveys-and earn cash http://www.techsay.com/default.php?page=join.php&p=sourceforge&CID=DEVDEV _______________________________________________ Mactel-linux-users mailing list Mactel-linux-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/mactel-linux-users
