How to Help the Hardware-Support Efforts
If you are able to contribute quality code, the BSD projects are likely to welcome your contribution. If you are not a developer yourself, contributing code may not be an option, but there are several things you can do even if you are not a coder:
- Buy your hardware from open source-friendly vendors.
If you are making decisions or recommendations when it comes to your organization's equipment purchases, it is well worth telling potential suppliers that open source friendliness is a factor in your purchasing decision.
- Let the hardware vendors know what you think about their support (or lack thereof) for your favorite operating system.
Some hardware vendors have been quite helpful, supplying both sample units ...
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