[mythtv-users] Dell Zino HD as FE/BE

Johnny jarpublic at gmail.com
Thu Nov 12 15:16:32 UTC 2009


> I don't remember the article I read or if it was just a rant by someone but
> it made a good point that open source specs will probably never match the
> abilities of closed source drivers like NVIDIA.  Open source drivers can't
> implement the specifications fast enough because the next gen of chips come
> fast and furious.  We're far better off as users (open source issues not
> withstanding) with NVIDIA's method of providing us feature full drivers.

That is probably true but I don't think it is an open vs closed source
issue, as much as it is full-time paid programmers vs part-time
volunteer programmers.


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