Re:Pinebook: An Affordable 64-bit ARM based Open Source Note...
by throwaway2048 on Wednesday April 18, 2018 @11:46AM
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This is a question that has puzzled linux devs for a long time.
Why the hell release a linux only device, marketed at the DIY/hardcore user with no, or very limited ways to actually use the damn hardware? (like being stuck on some ancient kernels with 3.24x10^43 remote holes)
Its pretty astonishing, and seems to be primarily driven over paranoia about IP/patents.
After the answer a lawyer is always going to give to the question "Is there legal risk here" is yes, companies arnt going to do better until we demand they do.
Why the hell release a linux only device, marketed at the DIY/hardcore user with no, or very limited ways to actually use the damn hardware? (like being stuck on some ancient kernels with 3.24x10^43 remote holes)
Its pretty astonishing, and seems to be primarily driven over paranoia about IP/patents.
After the answer a lawyer is always going to give to the question "Is there legal risk here" is yes, companies arnt going to do better until we demand they do.