HDMI Forum Rejects Open-Source HDMI 2.1 Driver Support Sought By AMD
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For three years there has been a bug report around 4K@120Hz being unavailable via HDMI 2.1 on the AMD Linux driver.

The wait continues…

  • TurboWafflz
    20•9 months ago

    AV things sure since they stick around longer, but computers? When was the last time you saw a high end GPU with VGA or DVI? And they already usually have mostly DisplayPort with just one or two HDMI ports

    • @MiltownClowns
      22•9 months ago

      Well, I wasn’t referring to that ecosystem. That ecosystem is already on display port. The reason HDMI is so prevalent is because it’s the standard in audio-visual equipment. Why would I talk about computer equipment when it’s not the standard there?

      The point still stands. Everybody has equipment that has HDMI, and to phase out that standard in equipment going forward is phasing out equipment people already own.

      • @[email protected]
        1•9 months ago

        and to phase out that standard in equipment going forward is phasing out equipment people already own.

        And where’s the problem in that? My parents still use a soon 20 years old plasma tv. But they’re getting old too.

    • DogEnglish
      1•9 months ago

      Today. Every time I go downstairs.