ARCTIC has dual-licensed its Linux fan controller driver, "arctic_fan_controller," to include the BSD-2-Clause license in addition to the existing GPLv2+ license. This change aims to facilitate the driver’s use on operating systems beyond Linux, such as the BSDs, where the BSD-2-Clause license is preferred. The ARCTIC Fan Controller is currently available for around $8.99 USD and was praised as the best desktop fan controller for Linux.
ARCTIC initially published the Linux driver earlier this year, notably before the product’s release, and successfully had it integrated into the Linux kernel. The company’s decision to dual-license the driver is intended to broaden its compatibility and appeal to users of various operating systems who wish to manage their desktop PC’s fan speeds.
The dual licensing has been incorporated into the hwmon-next Git branch and is scheduled to be included in the Linux 7.4 kernel cycle later this year. The ARCTIC Fan Controller can be purchased from retailers like Amazon.
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