> Especially when RHEL derivatives might not offer the same guarantees.
They do not, as you likely have experienced.
> Honestly, I'm not sure who kABI is even designed for.
You make it work once, using the accepted kabi's and then not have to worry about updating your drivers (You likely know this).
Some customers and systems are very change adverse, almost any change is too much for them.
> Especially when RHEL derivatives might not offer the same guarantees.
They do not, as you likely have experienced.
> Honestly, I'm not sure who kABI is even designed for.
You make it work once, using the accepted kabi's and then not have to worry about updating your drivers (You likely know this).
Some customers and systems are very change adverse, almost any change is too much for them.