On 15 May 2002 23:49:39 -0600, Miark <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > As you know, NVidia keeps their 3d drivers secret and proprietary...
>
> Incidentally, I read somewhere recently that nVidia _wants_ to open
> source their drivers, but they can't... wish I could remember why!
I faintly recall reading somewhere that Nvidia licenses intellectual property
from a third party. In that case, they cannot open source their drivers without
the permission of the copyright and patent holders.
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