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VIA's open source driver development portal
PRESS RELEASE April 30, 2008 VIA Launches Open Source Driver Development Portal VIA Linux Portal to offer drivers, technical documentation and source code for popular Linux distributions such as Ubuntu Taipei, Taiwan, 30 April 2008 - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced the launch of a beta version of the VIA Linux Portal as part of an initiative designed to extend collaboration with the Open Source community. The VIA Linux Portal will initially offer graphics drivers for the VIA CN896 digital media IGP chipset for the new Ubuntu 8.04 LTS distribution. Documentation and source code for these drivers will be released over the coming weeks, with official forums and bug tracking scheduled for implementation later this year. The VIA Linux Portal will also adhere to a regular release schedule that is aligned with kernel changes and the release of major Linux distributions. Sponsored by Canonical Ltd., Ubuntu is released every six months, with Ubuntu 8.04 LTS the latest release in what has been consistently rated among the most popular of the many GNU/Linux distributions in the PC space. "We welcome the steps being taken by VIA to improve its support to the Open Source community," said Chris Kenyon, Director of Business Development at Canonical. "We look forward to working with VIA to ensure these drivers get built into Ubuntu by default and that Ubuntu developers and users enjoy a great experience when using VIA platforms." "VIA is excited to be taking a more active role within the open source ecosystem," said Richard Brown, Vice President of Corporate Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. "Opening the VIA Linux Portal is an important step in our long term open source initiative and offering support for Ubuntu, one of the most widely known of the Linux distributions, is an ideal place to start." The beta version of the VIA Linux Portal is located at http://linux.via.com.tw [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001btQ2z0ovTc7J_FCW4cE1-rgPTWfuon... currently offers driver files for Ubuntu 8.04 LTS and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Service Pack 1 for the VIA CN896 chipset with two south bridge options. About VIA Technologies, Inc. VIA Technologies, Inc is the foremost fabless supplier of power efficient x86 processor platforms that are driving system innovation in the PC, client, ultra mobile and embedded markets. Combining energy-saving processors with digital media chipsets and advanced connectivity, multimedia and networking silicon enables a broad spectrum of computing and communication platforms, including its widely acclaimed ultra compact mainboards. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, VIA's global network links the high tech centers of the US, Europe and Asia, and its customer base includes the world's top OEMs and system integrators. www.via.com.tw [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001btQ2z0ovTc5AHsFhOYXgMZYRGT5xWW... Note to reporters, editors and writers: VIA is written in ALL CAPS. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. (Log in to post comments)
Legacy Posted Apr 30, 2008 14:22 UTC (Wed) by proski (subscriber, #104) [Link] "Fedora Core 8.0" is in "Legacy" for some reason. I don't feel good about running prepackaged software if its packagers could not even get the distro name right. "Debian Linux" (shouldn't it be " Debian GNU/Linux") is in "Legacy" too.Maybe they should have shown the site to people with a clue before making an announcement. And having working forums right away would help too.
Legacy Posted Apr 30, 2008 14:54 UTC (Wed) by holgerschurig (guest, #6714) [Link] Why do you want a *forum*? A mailing lists (and probably added to gmane.org) would suffice.
Legacy Posted Apr 30, 2008 16:31 UTC (Wed) by proski (subscriber, #104) [Link] VIA promises a forum "later this year". My point is that they are turning off potential contributors by making an announcement before they are ready.I agree, mailing lists are more useful. I've seen many users asking strange questions in mailing lists after being mislead in forums by people who don't know what they are talking about.
Legacy Posted Apr 30, 2008 15:37 UTC (Wed) by felixrabe (guest, #50514) [Link] Bottom of the "Legacy" page: "About Arena" "Dud links and feedback about the site" -> "Please email the Editor." http://www.viaarena.com/default.aspx?PageID=24
VIA's open source driver development portal Posted Apr 30, 2008 16:41 UTC (Wed) by Thalience (subscriber, #4217) [Link] It seems like VIA announces a new "open source portal" every time there is a new chipset out, with source code "to follow". If the source ever appears, it is of horrible quality and the X hackers have to waste their time reverse-engineering it before they can support the (now obsolete) chip. Rinse and repeat...
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