Linux 7.2 is cutting support for a 35-year-old card's driver because people aren't using it anymore
Linux 7.2 is discontinuing support for the RC Systems DoubleTalk PC ISA speech synthesizer driver due to its lack of usage. The driver has not seen significant updates since Linux 2.6 and has coding-style issues. Users of the hardware can still rely on an alternative driver that supports similar functionality.
- ▪The RC Systems DoubleTalk PC ISA speech synthesizer driver is being removed in Linux 7.2.
- ▪This driver has not received major updates since Linux 2.6 and has severe coding style issues.
- ▪An alternative driver is available for users of the same hardware, ensuring continued support.
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