About this episode
The episode discusses AMD's HDMI 2.1 patches for Linux and various updates in the Linux ecosystem.
The LVFS is ending the free ride for hardware vendors by requiring contributions to keep the service sustainable and high quality. AMD finally pushed HDMI 2.1 patches to the kernel, likely a move to prepare for upcoming Steam Machines. There is a new ~/Projects directory standard arriving in xdg-user-dirs to help organize code and hardware designs. Finally, Focusrite is working with Linux developers to ensure day one support for the ISA C8X audio interface. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lwdw Discord: https://discord.gg/uQVckr5gEZ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:17 Discord finally auto updates on Linux! 09:13 LVFS restricts vendor access. 17:40 HDMI 2.1 for AMD GPUs 24:02 A new folder for you home directory 34:19 Focusrite ISA C8X Linux support before launch TOPICS LVFS Update https://mobaxterm.it.com/a/8588.html HDMI 4 AMD https://www.tweaktown.com/news/111415/hdmi-2-1-support-coming-to-linux-and-valves-steam-machine-courtesy-of-amd/index.html Linux new Projects directory https://itsfoss.com/news/new-projects-directory-linux/ Focusrite ISA C8X https://interfacinglinux.com/community/linuxaudiohardware/linux-support-for-the-focusrite-isa-c8x/
People in this episode
Host: LWDW LLP
Topics covered
- AMD HDMI 2.1 patches
- LVFS updates
- Focusrite ISA C8X support
- Linux directory standards
- Steam Machines preparation
Keywords
- AMD
- HDMI 2.1
- LVFS
- Focusrite
- Linux
- Steam Machines
- Projects directory
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AMD, LVFS, Focusrite
Products: HDMI 2.1, ISA C8X
Places: Linux
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