The GNU Linux-libre 3.14-gnu Ultra-Free Kernel Released

[phoronix]

Phoronix: The GNU Linux-libre 3.14-gnu Ultra-Free Kernel Released

Following last night's release of the Linux 3.14 kernel, the GNU folks are out with their Linux-based "Freedom Pi" kernel...

http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=MTY0OTQ

[chris200x9]

Oh god how I wished "The GNU Linux-libre 3.14-gnu Ultra-Free Kernel" was the actual name.

[dstaubsauger]

Published on 31 March 2014 06:47 PM EDT

i wish time zones were a less complicated thing.

[Luke_Wolf]

i wish time zones were a less complicated thing.

yeah, killing off daylight savings would be a good start.

[TheSoulz]

whats the point of this?
stallman trying to fork the kernel to make it more "free"?
i dont see how removing drivers would help :P

[russofris]

whats the point of this?

In order for there to be a 'middle', both sides need to exist to their fullest extent. This concept transcends individuals like RMS.

I applaud their efforts.

[emblemparade]

Now with 20% more freedom!

I'm glad this exists, as it's an important stance. But I would be more glad if Linus agreed to move to GPLv3: tivoization -- which very often uses Linux -- in the long run is a far more alarming attack on our freedoms than a few chip vendors refusing to ship free drivers.

[Vim_User]

But I would be more glad if Linus agreed to move to GPLv3

This came up often times now, he simply can't, since he isn't the sole copyright owner of the kernel.

[Luke_Wolf]

In order for there to be a 'middle', both sides need to exist to their fullest extent. This concept transcends individuals like RMS.

could you explain just what you mean by this? The guesses I'm coming up with don't make much sense because I don't see the point you're getting at.

[russofris]

could you explain just what you mean by this? The guesses I'm coming up with don't make much sense because I don't see the point you're getting at.

I'm sorry. I cannot help you.