Luis Chamberlain sent out the modules changes today for the Linux 6.6 merge window. Most notable with the modules update is a change that better builds up the defenses against NVIDIA’s proprietary kernel driver from using GPL-only symbols. Or in other words, bits that only true open-source drivers should be utilizing and not proprietary kernel drivers like NVIDIA’s default Linux driver in respecting the original kernel code author’s intent.

Back in 2020 when the original defense was added, NVIDIA recommended avoiding the Linux 5.9 for the time being. They ended up having a supported driver several weeks later. It will be interesting to see this time how long Linux 6.6+ thwarts their kernel driver.

  • bankimu
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    1 year ago

    Well then don’t! Revenge code which makes it worse for people who actually use Linux isn’t a way to do this.

    • Solar Bear@slrpnk.net
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      1 year ago

      Nvidia shipping proprietary code is what makes it worse for people who actually use Linux. They should open source their driver.

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      1 year ago

      Yeah just roll over and set a precedent for large companies to violate the kernel’s license! It’s so much easier!