[ryukafalz]

Given the set of design decisions Linux has made, and assuming the Linux driver development model isn't going to change to accommodate manufacturers that want to keep their source to themselves, the proprietary drivers are part of the issue here. (The other part is manufacturers not working with the Linux community on upstreaming their drivers, even when there are free drivers.)

Yes, a stable interface is another potential solution. It's unlikely to happen[0], but it would solve the issue.

(Quite honestly, though, I'm glad we don't have to deal with manufacturers pulling stuff like this in the Linux world: https://twitter.com/Foone/status/1172237142485078016)

[0] https://www.kernel.org/doc/Documentation/process/stable-api-...

[monocasa]

No, I'm not saying its a solution or a problem.

It's completely orthogonal.

[ldng]

The problem is those drivers are not maintained. And it just happen that those are proprietary. Is that what you're trying to say ?