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It's not that simple, unfortunately. The AMD drivers are free, but rely on some blobs in the kernel that aren't there when using linux-libre.
by opan 5y ago
It's not that simple, unfortunately. The AMD drivers are free, but rely on some blobs in the kernel that aren't there when using linux-libre.
- MayeulC 5y agoI'd just like to clarify that these blobs are never executed on the main CPU, and are instead running inside the GPU, or possibly "management engine"-like cores inside it. They also likely contain opaque data like DRM-related keys, thermal management look-up tables, etc.