Summary of Codethink Senior Engineer Launches Open Source 3D Device Driver Project: LimaDriver.ORG
Codethink Limited highlights the Lima Driver Project, a free and open-source initiative led by senior engineer Luc Verhaegen. This community-driven effort aims to support embedded and mobile device manufacturers, application developers, and telecommunications operators. The project's methodology begins with Limare, an initial driver precursor designed to gradually develop knowledge of the ARM Ltd Mali graphics processing unit (GPU).
Parts used in the Lima Driver Project:
- Limare (initial driver precursor)
- ARM Ltd Mali graphics processing unit (GPU)
FOSDEM, Brussels, Belgium (PRWEB UK) 4 February 2012
Codethink Limited, a provider of engineering services for mobile and embedded devices, praises the accomplishments of the Lima Driver Project, a free and open source project started by Codethinks senior 3D graphics engineer, Luc Verhaegen. The project aims to bring together a community of liked-minded talented system and graphics engineers. This new community project anticipates helping embedded and mobile device manufacturers and their ecosystem partners and customers such as mobile application/solution developers, telecommunications operators, enterprises creating their own custom system images for consumer devices.
Accomplishment and Methodology
The initial driver precursor, Limare, will commence by slowly building-up knowledge of the ARM Ltd Mali graphics processing unit (GPU).
- Who initiated the Lima Driver Project?
The project was started by Codethinks senior 3D graphics engineer, Luc Verhaegen. - What is the primary goal of the Lima Driver Project?
The aim is to bring together a community of system and graphics engineers to help embedded and mobile device manufacturers and their partners. - Who are the intended beneficiaries of this community project?
The project anticipates helping mobile application/solution developers, telecommunications operators, and enterprises creating custom system images. - What is the name of the initial driver precursor mentioned?
The initial driver precursor is named Limare. - How does the project plan to begin its development process?
Limare will commence by slowly building-up knowledge of the ARM Ltd Mali graphics processing unit. - Is the Lima Driver Project proprietary or open source?
It is described as a free and open source project. - Which company provides engineering services for the devices discussed?
Codethink Limited provides engineering services for mobile and embedded devices.
