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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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submitted 3 months ago by wallmenis@lemmy.one to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Hey this maybe a stupid question. I am considering on buying a GPU. I am in conflict between nvidia and AMD. I know AMD works better on linux in general but I am curious to follow the NVIDIA advancements as they go with the new open source kernel modules and stuff... I don't know if it is worth it to pick team green over team red. Also typically performance will be better with NVIDIA on compute and stuff like that.

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Yes, this is related to the previous post I made here.

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[–] GolfNovemberUniform@lemmy.ml 16 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I don't think the new open-source modules will help bring the features to Linux. NVIDIA isn't interested in making their monopolist features reverse engineerable.

[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 1 points 3 months ago

Thank fuck for the NVK team.

[–] LeFantome@programming.dev 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Are you mixing two concepts?

The Open Source kernel modules will work with the proprietary Linux drivers which have all the features.

There will also be Open Source drivers which do lack features. However, “Linux” still has the features via the proprietary drivers.

[–] GolfNovemberUniform@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I meant the open-source drivers and the ability for the community (or AMD) to copy, add and improve the features.