Microsoft Contributing "RAMDAX" Driver For Upcoming Linux 6.19 Kernel
Posted by Cristiano1@reddit | linux | View on Reddit | 7 comments
Posted by Cristiano1@reddit | linux | View on Reddit | 7 comments
skuterpikk@reddit
Microsoft supplies a lot of code for the Linux kernel, nothing new about that.
Among other things, it's to maximize compatibility and performance on Hyper-V and Azure, on which it runs very good indeed.
So, do they do it primerely in their own interest? Probably. But does it benefit other users and the Linux ecosystem as a whole? Absolutely!
Fantastic_Brain7269@reddit
The best part about Linux is that a contribution is a contribution no matter the intent behind it. If it’s good, it gets merged. Better for all.
srekkas@reddit
You suppose to maintain that contributed part after it is merged.
ABotelho23@reddit
This is most contributions and the power of GPL. Linus himself has told people to be selfish. Write the code you need in the kernel, and you'll naturally want it to be upstream to reduce maintenance burden.
Nelo999@reddit
They don't actually, they make minimal contributions and are not even in the top 10.
That is a persistent myth.
Oracle, Google, RedHat, Intel, AMD, Nvidia and Huaweii make the majority of kernel contributions.
Freaking Huaweii, believe it or not.
Beautiful_Crab6670@reddit
> Microsoft
AAAAHHHH!
Jokes aside, I hope that MS continues contributing to it.
Nelo999@reddit
They don't actually, they make minimal contributions and are not even in the top 10.
That is a persistent myth.
Oracle, Google, RedHat, Intel, AMD, Nvidia and Huaweii make the majority of kernel contributions.
Freaking Huaweii, believe it or not.