Everything Awesome about GPU Drivers

Everything Awesome about GPU Drivers

Explore the evolution and success of GPU drivers in this 47-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au 2020. Dive into the journey of kernel modesetting drivers, from their initial promise to the current state of multi-application rendering, new compositors, and improved suspend/resume support. Learn about the massive growth of the GPU driver community, the development of efficient shader compilers, and the factors contributing to this success. Discover case studies on atomic modesetting, drm_modifiers, and specific drivers like ST7736R and amdgpu.ko. Gain insights into the challenges of tearing, the importance of tools and funding, and the exciting future of GPU technology in the Linux ecosystem.