jrothwell97's Journal: What are they trying to hide?

I have used a Linksys Wireless-G USB adapter to connect to the Internet for around a year now. But then, when I installed Ubuntu Linux, it refused to work. There were no UNIX, GNU or Linux drivers on the Linksys site, and when I tried using NDISwrapper, the terminal just hung. Which makes me think - what are they trying to hide? Why do hardware manufacturers have this phobia of open-source software? Are they scared it might reveal trade secrets? They all use the same standards - it's an 802.11G adapter. Most adapters are 802.11G - it's not as if rivals will try and steal the source code or some vital technology. Finally, to complete this little rant, take a look at http://www.canon.com/ - as yet, I've only come across Linux drivers on Canon's site. At least they're trying. Next time: The mysterious breakdowns that affect all modern printers within the first six months.

Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. Einstein