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NVIDIA Transitions Fully Towards Open-Source GPU Kernel Modules | NVIDIA Technical Blog (developer.nvidia.com)
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We’re now at a point where transitioning fully to the open-source GPU kernel modules is the right move, and we’re making that change in the upcoming R560 driver release.

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[–] fossphi@lemm.ee 4 points 3 months ago

I guess it's the GSP which isn't there on the pre rtx cards. Also, most of the stuff is moved into the firmware as a blob (hence the need for the GSP) so the drivers are not really open open. But it's still a refreshing move