Why Drawing Tablet Manufacturers Resist Developing Open-Source Linux Drivers
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David REVOY
Summary
The article discusses the author's experience as a YouTube reviewer who tests drawing tablets on GNU/Linux using only Free/Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS). It explores why drawing tablet brands refuse to collaborate on developing open-source Linux drivers, highlighting the tension between proprietary hardware manufacturers and the open-source community. The piece examines the technical, business, and ideological barriers preventing collaboration on FLOSS driver development for drawing tablets.
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· 2 pulledI usually agree to do detailed video test of their models but only at two condition: test the tablet on GNU/Linux, and only use Free/Libre and Open Source software for the test, including drivers.
I do that especially for the models I find interesting, but I also do that to report
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