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Can there be a open kernel that uses windows graphics drivers or why not?

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Most Windows drivers are binaries which are not accepted by many Linux distributions, since they are proprietary and the source can not be audited. Graphics manufacturers have limited incentive to develop the feature-rich drivers found in Windows, due to the relatively small market share of desktop Linux.

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