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The downside is that it means if there is a regression you have to use an old kernel version to fix it. And likewise if there is a new driver you need a newer k
by AnIdiotOnTheNet 5y ago
The downside is that it means if there is a regression you have to use an old kernel version to fix it. And likewise if there is a new driver you need a newer kernel.
Here's another thing you can't do with Linux's driver model: install a new video driver without rebooting.
- Drdrdrq 5y agoWhen was the last time you could install anything on Windows without rebooting? I'm exaggerating a bit, but not much.
- AnIdiotOnTheNet 5y agoYou can totally do this with video card drivers on Windows. I did it just a day or two ago. The ability to do so was a feature that came with the new WDDM (IIRC) in Vista.