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Why AMD won't release good Linux ATI drivers

microsoft.com — AMD is a case study under Microsoft's Get the Facts campaign. "Windows Server keeps on working even when we change other IT system components, it's also versatile, easy to configure, and highly reliable. We’re seeing uptime of about 99.98 percent." "... the Oracle application ran 58 percent faster on Windows Server 2003 than on Linux."

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  • schestowitz, on 10/11/2007, -2/+2

    Both Intel and AMD have this type of dilemma, which is well demonstrated by this recent quote:

    ,----[ Quote ]
    | That software effort [Intel's Linux Mobile initiative] does not have the support of Mr. Otellini, who
    | is concerned about incurring Microsoft's wrath, the executive said.
    | The two companies have a long history of tension over who controls
    | the hardware and software direction of the "Wintel standard." Intel
    | has said it is supporting both operating systems.
    `----

    http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/16/technology/16chip.html?ex=1177560000&en=2ef52cee6b1fb0e3&ei=5099&partner=TOPIXNEWS

    Also see:

    ,----[ Quote ]
    | ...PC makers remain loyal to (read: scared of) Microsoft. But Linux
    | is catching on like crazy in other devices, powering the sleek new
    | Motorola A1200 Ming smart phone, the Sony Mylo handheld computer,
    | Linksys wireless routers and TiVo digital video recorders.
    `----

    http://www.forbes.com/free_forbes/2006/0918/102e.html?partner=yahoomag


    Intel chief sings iPhone's praises

    ,----[ Quote ]
    | Apple's iPhone is forcing a new wave of mobile device innovation
    | and validates the superiority of Unix-like systems on mobile devices
    | over Windows, claimed Intel chief executive Paul Otellini.
    `----

    http://www.mobile88.com/news/read.asp?file=/2007/3/6/20070306014323&sec=International


    I can understand Paul and the guys from AMD. They just want to keep their knee caps in tact.

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