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nine_k 15 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Building a Linux GPU Driver for the M4 Mac Mini in...

There were and are many important pieces of Linux kernel that live out of tree; ZFS is a big example.

The problem with this driver is not licensing or code quality; I assume it's under a threat of receiving C&D letter, or maybe also a legal suit for breaking some NDA.

cromka 15 days ago [–]

> important pieces of Linux kernel that live out of tree; ZFS is a big example.

Including the proprietary GPU drivers. If this MacBook driver end up out of tree, so be it.

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