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So how long until MS freaks out and starts attacking Linux again? I'm calling GPU DRM modules existing in the next 2 yrs, commonplace in three. Shaders and 3D A

So how long until MS freaks out and starts attacking Linux again? I'm calling GPU DRM modules existing in the next 2 yrs, commonplace in three. Shaders and 3D API inaccessible without the right keys. Only 2D mode and OpenCL without the keys, to "protect" game makers from people running their games on unauthorized platforms. EUFI isn't enough to protect their market share if gaming is threatened, they will extend the lockdown to GPU's as well... for "security"

ekianjo 10y ago
Linux is still a small share of the Gaming market, I don't think MS feels it is a threat at this stage. As for GPU DRM, is there any indication that manufacturers are moving in that direction ?
- erikj 10y ago
  There is this: https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Nouveau-XDC2016-NVIDIA https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Nouveau-...
  - ekianjo 10y ago
    Indeed, At least AMD is going in a more open direction.
  - BoorishBears 10y ago
    I knew what this was going to be before I clicked it... Old NVIDIA cards flashed to show false specs were showing up in the market, NVIDIA was completely in the right to move towards signed firmware, and while it had an unfortunate effect on an open source effort, it was what had to be done at the time to protect consumers.
SmellyGeekBoy 10y ago
Attacking Linux... By releasing some of their "family jewels" like the Core CLR and SQL Server for it?