Re: Stop the Linux kernel madness

[viro]

On Fri, Jun 18, 2004 at 10:03:51PM +0100, jsimmons@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> The framebuffer is also so far behind. 9 out of 10 patches are 
> dropped. The reason being is that everyone is a volunteer doing this in 
> there spare time. We don't have the man power, hardware, nor the support 
> to do the work that is needed. There are a huge number of drivers that 
> could be included but never are. The companies we work for will not 
> support the work we do in our spare time because there is no instant 
> $$$$$. 
> 
> So what is going to be done about this? Will this be the usually hot air?
> I seen this discussed before but nothiing ever happens :-( I don't see any 
> one setting up to the plate.

You know, that would sound much more impressive if drivers *already* *in*
*the* *tree* would get fixed.

I've offered you help with resync several months ago.  And I'm fairly
sure that there was no reaction from you.  So when you start complaining
about lack of manpower...
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