Kernel Devs Offer Free Linux Driver Development

In a message posted to the Linux kernel mailing list yesterday, kernel contributor Greg Koah-Hartman announced that kernel developers will be providing free Linux driver development services for companies. This service will help the Linux community create stronger relationships with hardware vendors while reducing the barriers that presently impede ubiquitous Linux hardware support.

This is a great announcement and may pave the way to more robust Linux systems. I can see a lot of companies taking advantage of this, especially those who don’t have the manpower or means to develop for the open source OS. In the end, this is something that will benefit both the product manufacturer and the end-user.

Source: Ars Technica