[G4] Stupid Drivers Question

[Steve O'Neill]

Anne Keller-Smith wrote:

> Does the definition of "drivers" always, or even usually,
> encompass some way of even primitively using the device
> with your computer? 

A "driver" ideally should be completely invisible, except that the 
device it operates becomes available to your system; with the possible 
exception of a configuration screen that can be activated by application 
programs.  If that's not there, there's usually a configuration utility 
supplied by the manufacturer that talks to the driver (or both).

Any device manufacturer who DOESN'T also give you some application to 
actually USE the hardware you just bought, no matter how rudimentary, is 
nuts, unless the OS comes with one already (like iPhoto for a camera).