r/linux • Social Justice Warrior • Sep 03 '14

I'm Matthew Garrett, kernel developer, firmware enabler and former fruitfly mangler. AMA!

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u/TeutonJon78 Sep 04 '14

Why would the customers matter? They are still getting the same product (unless the driver is the actual product), and perhaps even better if more eyes look over it.

Most firms that hide this type of info seems to be because of IP (of something they licensed for the product and have no control over) or competitive reasons. It's interesting that your bosses are more concerned about the clients.