I get where you are coming from, I assume most of the "code" in the linux kernel is driver code?
That being the case my understanding is splitting this project up is not only a technical challenge but a legal one.
You could make a common API for driver code, this would make the main driving force of linux much weaker.
Nvidia tried to stay out of tree for years and was dragged kicking and screaming upstream because they needed the reliability.
I'm saying the very thing you are calling out as a problem is currently what is forcing everyone contribute to the mainline kernel.
Without centralized leader ship the facturing of the linux kernel would be a disaster.
Think OP is confused as to what a monopoly and a benevolent dictatorship is.
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I get where you are coming from, I assume most of the "code" in the linux kernel is driver code?
That being the case my understanding is splitting this project up is not only a technical challenge but a legal one.
You could make a common API for driver code, this would make the main driving force of linux much weaker.
Nvidia tried to stay out of tree for years and was dragged kicking and screaming upstream because they needed the reliability.
I'm saying the very thing you are calling out as a problem is currently what is forcing everyone contribute to the mainline kernel.
Without centralized leader ship the facturing of the linux kernel would be a disaster.