Re: NT/Linux Driver?

Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Fri, 2 May 1997 20:58:13 +0100 (BST)


> There are also some non-technical reasons, even if it were possible
> technically:
> (1) The license agreements for the drivers may very well not allow for use
> on an operating system other than NT.

Have a chat with your legal pals - In almost every country in the world
such a rule is illegal and anti-competetive

> (2) The hardware manufacturer will probably not provide *any* support for
> such a use.

I suspect they will be furious - which is not good

Alan