Libre graphics could become the standard if we push right now

Zlatan Todoric zlatan at riseup.net
Fri Jan 15 14:43:26 UTC 2016


Removing debian-devel@ from CC (not relevant list for this discussion)

On 01/15/2016 03:05 PM, Stefan Monnier wrote:
>>> So I think it is very important that we support AMD right now on what we
>>> can, and ask manufacturers to include AMD graphics in those products.
>> You do realize that AMD graphics need proprietary firmware to have
>> proper 3D acceleration without which you probably couldn't run any game
>> at all - so goodbye Libre graphics.
> 
> That's still much better than the situation with Nvidia.
> But your point is well taken: we should put most pressure on Nvidia
> while keeping the pressure on AMD.
> 

Or imho, we should push AMD even more because they are actually very
close to be true open (source/hardware) company. Nvidia will either
follow or fall out from our scope.

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