• alessandro@lemmy.caOP
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    1 year ago

    There’s actually a practical problem with Nvidia.

    People that use Linux don’t have a single set of reference like, let’s say “Windows 10 or Windows 11”: there are tons of different Linux flavor you can try by simply boot a CD/USB dongle with full Vulkan support… except if it’s Nvidia: since Nvidia closed source driver are restricted in distribution an/or packaging meager.

    In short: with AMD/Intel GPU you got latest updated driver coming right to the very core of the OS (right in the Linux’s kernel), it doesn’t matter which Linux you boot, ~100% GPU driver works flawlessly

    …on the other side with Nvidia? Good luck with that!

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      1 year ago

      I have to say I haven’t had an issue with Nvidia graphics on Linux in… ummm… 10 years I guess? I used to switch between Nvidia and AMD GPUs but for the last 7 years it’s only been Nvidia in my computer. Now, I would love to try the latest AMD stuff but there’s one critical problem:

      AMD choosing to only provide open source drivers is absolutely great except for one thing: They lack the HDMI 2.1 support on Linux because HDMI Forum doesn’t allow that to be open sourced for some reason. I also happen to use an LG C2 42" “monitor” on my work desk for the great real estate and I really need the HDMI 2.1 support. So now I’m stuck with Nvidia GPUs until either AMD can implement the HDMI 2.1 support for their Linux drivers or I feel like replacing the insanely expensive monitor for something equivalent or maybe better with a DisplayPort connectivity.