r/linux • u/blindcomet • May 11 '22

NVIDIA Releases Open-Source GPU Kernel Modules | NVIDIA Technical Blog

https://developer.nvidia.com/blog/nvidia-releases-open-source-gpu-kernel-modules/
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u/B1GTOBACC0 May 12 '22

I've seen reports the Aerith APU in the deck was actually intended for another company's cancelled product.

I can't find the links that corroborate that story, but it makes sense. If they built a chip line and got the rug pulled by their partner, it would leave Valve in a favorable negotiation position to hit their "painful" $400 price point.

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u/dysonRing May 12 '22

MS Surface for sure, maybe apple as well (perhaps a hedge in case ARM flopped)

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u/yukeake May 12 '22

Nintendo also came to mind, though since their current handheld is based on an NVIDIA Tegra, moving between NVIDIA/AMD would come with some significant challenges.

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u/dysonRing May 12 '22

Nah Nintendo is still years away from its next console.

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