Re: VT6656 driver source now GPL

[Forest Bond <forest@alittletooquiet.net>]

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Hi,

On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 09:10:15AM -0400, Forest Bond wrote:
> On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 09:45:19AM -0700, Luis R. Rodriguez wrote:
> > On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 9:42 AM, Forest Bond <forest@alittletooquiet.net> wrote:
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > VIA has released a new version of the VT6656 driver source, and it now has a
> > > proper license!
> > >
> > >  http://www.viaarena.com/Driver/VT6656_Linux_src_v1.19_12_x86.zip
> > >
> > > As you may recall, the previous version lacked a license altogether, making it
> > > unfit for distribution.
> > >
> > > I'd really like to see this driver integrated into the kernel.  Does anyone care
> > > to comment regarding feasibility?
> > 
> > Indeed good news, what is the latest kernel it compiles for? If it
> > compiles on Linus' tree it can be stashed into staging while it gets
> > properly ported.
> 
> Just so I know who to pester*, will you be driving this?  Do you have interest
> in also pulling in the VT6655 driver?
> 
> * I won't pester that much. ;)

I'm getting the sense that there is not a lot of developer interest in these
drivers.  Is there anything I can do to aid in getting these drivers into the
kernel?

I would be willing to send patches, however, my experience with kernel hacking
is limited and I don't have a lot of time available to contribute.  With a
little direction, though, I might be able to get somewhere.

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Forest
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Forest Bond
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http://www.pytagsfs.org

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