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From: wieringa@cps.msu.edu (David W Wieringa)
Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.development.system,comp.os.linux.hardware,comp.unix.bsd.bsdi.misc,comp.unix.bsd.netbsd.misc,comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
Subject: Re: Why to not buy Matrox Millennium
Followup-To: comp.os.linux.development.system,comp.os.linux.hardware,comp.unix.bsd.bsdi.misc,comp.unix.bsd.netbsd.misc,comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
Date: 26 Apr 1996 15:22:43 GMT
Organization: Michigan State University
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References: <317AC4A1.6625FEE1@lambert.org> <4llf50$eh5@news.siemens.at> <4lmurb$svn@msunews.cl.msu.edu> <stephenkDqGBAK.GIw@netcom.com>
Reply-To: ktw@solaria.sol.net
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Stephen Knilans (stephenk@netcom.com) wrote:
: In article <4lmurb$svn@msunews.cl.msu.edu> ktw@solaria.sol.net writes:
: >information neccessary to write a driver, I'll offer the example of
: >Xircom in support of Terry's strategy.
/.../
: >> From: ds9@xircom.com (DS9)
: >> Subject: Re: xircom driver support
: >> There are no drivers currently. There has been a great request
: >> for this type of driver. After many letters, the marketing team has
: >> created a way for freeware users to gain access to the information
: >> needed to create their own drivers. If you are interested in
: >> creating you own driver fax your request for information to Carin
: >> DeGorff at (805)376-9311.
: This is HIGHLY suspicious!
I agree. At the same time it is an example of a company who is
apparently having a change of heart about their support for free unix.
I haven't bought a card yet. I won't buy a xircom card until I see
someone at least beta testing a BSD driver for it. If I need a card
before then I'll buy another brand that is already supported.
I don't make compatability assumptions based on what a salesperson tells me.