Luis Chamberlain sent out the modules changes today for the Linux 6.6 merge window. Most notable with the modules update is a change that better builds up the defenses against NVIDIA’s proprietary kernel driver from using GPL-only symbols. Or in other words, bits that only true open-source drivers should be utilizing and not proprietary kernel drivers like NVIDIA’s default Linux driver in respecting the original kernel code author’s intent.

Back in 2020 when the original defense was added, NVIDIA recommended avoiding the Linux 5.9 for the time being. They ended up having a supported driver several weeks later. It will be interesting to see this time how long Linux 6.6+ thwarts their kernel driver.

    • lazyraccoon@lemmy.ml
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      1 year ago

      Some Linux users here (myself amongst them) would claim that you can use AMD hardware with minimal fuss, and it will be stable. Especially if you go Debian, that will get you battle tested stability.

      The better questions are:

      Do you have all the tools you need on GNU Linux? If not, can you buy a version that is supported? If not, are the alternatives sufficient and if so, how much work is required to make the transition?

      If any of those get blocked, it makes sense. If not, might be worth making the switch.