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2026-07-31
With the Linux 7.3 kernel release cycle approaching, the open-source NVIDIA graphics driver Nouveau is receiving a significant update. Submitted by Red Hat developer David Airlie, this patch enables NVDEC channel allocation via the ABI16 interface, which will be leveraged by the Mesa NVK driver for
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2026-05-29
With the upcoming Linux 7.2 kernel release, the open-source Nouveau graphics driver is finally gaining support for NVIDIA's GA100 GPU, marking a significant milestone in Linux's journey toward full open-source GPU compatibility. The GA100, a compute-focused accelerator from NVIDIA's Ampere architect