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Transparency in Hardware/Software Interfaces

Oxide and Friends

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The Opacity of Hardware Transparency

This chapter explores the difficulties surrounding hardware and firmware transparency, particularly at SSD vendor summits where proprietary elements complicate open discussions. It highlights the need for deeper access to technology interfaces and emphasizes the challenges posed by opaque documentation and vendor-specific drivers. Personal anecdotes illustrate the evolution of openness in technology and the persistent struggle for meaningful transparency amidst competitive interests.

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