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SubjectRe: HARDWARE: Open-Source-Friendly Graphics Cards -- Viable?
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On Tue, Oct 26, 2004 at 11:44:18AM -0400, Timothy Miller wrote:
>
> >In general an open source video card is a great idea, however, I am a
> >bit concerned about your plans to keep the FPGA code secret. I realize
> >that your company wants to make a profit,
>
> And that is the POINT here. The question isn't whether or not we can
> become a charity and give away all of our IP. The question is whether
> or not it's possible to sell open-source-friendly products. Designing
> and manufacturing hardware is EXPENSIVE. Especially at the volumes I
> expect.
>
No problem with this at all. Of course, those who really want
to try "open firmware" development can buy cards from you
and reprogram the FPGA with a totally different and open
firmware. They will then see how hard this is. And you
still sell the hardware - even if they succeed to some extent.

> Also do not make the mistake of believing that software is free to
> PRODUCE. If it were, then free software fans wouldn't love the GPL
> which protects their investment of time from being ripped off by greedy
> companies that would like to steal their work.

Well said.

Helge Hafting
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