On Thu, Oct 11, 2007 at 11:57:18PM -0400, Kevin Stam wrote:

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> However, it is also worth noting that some typical desktop needs and uses

> are incompatible with the focus of OpenBSD.  There are currently no video

> cards that provide the necessary specifications to create open drivers for

> all hardware function, most notably 3D acceleration.

I have a problem with the way this is stated. It's not the focus of

OpenBSD that's causing the problem here. It's the lack of vendors giving

you, the customer, the option to use the hardware with your choice of

software (including OS). You can't buy hardware from a company that

restricts your use, and then blame the makers of software for not

providing full functionality. It's completely backward.
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