Driver development kit released for new Linux programmers

Yes, I am all but sure that this has been mentioned at least once. Still, with the release of open drivers to be used for the Linux desktop, I am a believer that joy of this news was to be had by all. ;o)

Kernel developer Greg Kroah-Hartman announced the release of a Linux device driver development kit (DDK) on Wednesday, consisting of a CD image containing everything a device driver author needs in order to create Linux drivers. The kit was released in preparation for the FreedomHEC conference taking place in Seattle May 26-27; all attendees will receive a free copy on physical media.

FreedomHEC is the hardware “unconference” organized by Linux developers to educate and encourage hardware developers about making their hardware compatible with Linux and other free operating systems. For those not in attendance, the DDK can be downloaded for free from Kroah-Hartman’s site at kernel.org…. Source: NewsForge

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