That implies that the remaining 60% non-vangogh GPU is evenly split between AMD and Nvidia which is still interesting given Nvidia’s much higher market share. That does line up with the general disposition of Linux users - dislike of tech giants
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!
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.
That implies that the remaining 60% non-vangogh GPU is evenly split between AMD and Nvidia which is still interesting given Nvidia’s much higher market share. That does line up with the general disposition of Linux users - dislike of tech giants
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!
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.
Interesting, thanks for enlightening me! That is very much ‘tech giant’ behavior