On Thu, Oct 11, 2007 at 09:36:33PM -0700, Darrin Chandler wrote:

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

> > 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.

> 

The focus of OpenBSD is on security.  Its not the problem but it is

incompatible with providing binary blob drivers.  
This is in no way a complaint agains OpenBSD.  _Somebody_ has to provide

a rock-solid secure OS and that precludes allowing some things that

would otherwise be convenient for some people.  I do beleive that the

current short statement in the FAQ should be expanded to address the

issue.
Doug.