Does Broadcom offer Linux developer support services?
Broadcom’s primary business is manufacturing silicon chips, but also offers reference designs and drivers that enable manufacturers to easily develop new products. Once a manufacturer specifies a Broadcom chip for a product, they receive design support from Broadcom. Likewise, Broadcom will support any Linux effort for a customer that is developing a products based on Broadcom technology. There are currently no plans to support third-party development of Linux drivers for shipping Broadcom products.