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  • Coming soon: automatic Linux driver upgrades

    09/24/2007 5:52:17 AM PDT · by Halfmanhalfamazing · 12 replies · 50+ views
    Linux Watch ^ | September 22nd | Steven J Vaughan-Nichols
    Linux users want two things for their hardware: drivers; and easy access to those drivers. The first is finally happening; and now, thanks to a Dell Linux project called DKMS (Dynamic Kernel Module Support), the other is on its way. Spread the word: digg this story Dell and Linux distributors have been working on DKMS for about five years now. Its purpose is to create a framework where kernel-dependent module source can reside, so that it is very easy to rebuild modules. In turn, this enables Linux distributors and driver developers to create driver drops without having to wait for...