gerowen
November 2nd, 2006, 03:04 AM
This idea just hit me after realizing that the qc-usb driver does not work for my Logitech Quickcam Messenger, only the Logitech Quickcam Express and a few others, but not the Messenger. I'm not upset with the authors of the driver, after all they had to figure it out on their own, but I'm upset with Logitech for refusing to release official drivers so I can use the webcam I paid good money for. Anyway, on to the idea.
Would it be feasible for Linux companies like Ubuntu, Redhat, Mandriva and others to get together and release hardware aimed at supporting Linux systems? Like instead of having an optical mouse with "Microsoft" plastered on top of it I could have one with the Ubuntu logo and an orange laser. Perhaps a webcam with native Linux drivers so I don't have to waste hours trying to get mine to work. I know that it would require quite a bit of cash to start producing the hardware but that's why I'm asking you guys, what do you think of it? It would provide a good source of income for the developers and save the users a lot of time hunting drivers and stuff. Opinions?
Would it be feasible for Linux companies like Ubuntu, Redhat, Mandriva and others to get together and release hardware aimed at supporting Linux systems? Like instead of having an optical mouse with "Microsoft" plastered on top of it I could have one with the Ubuntu logo and an orange laser. Perhaps a webcam with native Linux drivers so I don't have to waste hours trying to get mine to work. I know that it would require quite a bit of cash to start producing the hardware but that's why I'm asking you guys, what do you think of it? It would provide a good source of income for the developers and save the users a lot of time hunting drivers and stuff. Opinions?