9 Nov
2002
9 Nov
'02
12:30 p.m.
Paul Davis wrote:
If they're unable or unwilling to tell the difference between "free
software"
and "software that is written for free" then there's probably never going
to
be a linux sdk for their hardware. Its just too specialised and complex for
someone to do it for free, or to modify anything that's already out there
to do the job.
Which means they'll sell less hardware. Which means there might be a
business opportunity for someone who takes a different view of things
to sell some hardware.
Simon Jenkins
(Bristol, UK)
>Like the
soundart chamelon http://www.soundart-hot.com/
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Maybe they, or someone like them, could sell more hardware if they "let go"
of the software? (They'd certainly sell one to me). And that's how they
actually
make their money, right? By making hardware and selling it to people?
the reason there is no linux sdk is because they don't have the time
or the manpower to develop the kit. they asked me if i'd be willing to
do it, but they weren't prepared to actually pay me to do so :) they
are really quite linux friendly. if you have time on your hands, i'm
pretty sure they'd be happy to let you develop an sdk for linux for
the chameleon and give it away.
--p