]> It makes sense - not everything /can/ be
]> open-source,
]
]i feel a long thread brewing. :)
You could also read this as 'not everything /should/ be open-source.
A prime example of this is Transmeta's Code morphing software. They
shouldn't be open-sourced from the point of view that they don't want the
native instruction set of the Transmeta chips to be known, as they don't
want anyone coding for it. This is to allow them to change it completely
without affecting anyone (ie. they can make stuff more efficient).
In terms of a hardware device drivers, in most cases I do believe that the
software should be open-source so that everyone can use the driver.
However, the manufacturer may want to keep it closed inorder to hide the
internal workings from competitors - especially if they are doing something
better.
IMO, anyway.
Gary
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