Nvidia has launched two new open-source drivers for certain recent models of its graphics cards, one specifically aimed at Haiku OS and the other serving as an alternative FOSS driver for Linux. The move showcases Nvidia's commitment to open-source software, following its 2022 release of FOSS driver code under the MIT license. While the drivers are limited to Turing family GPUs, they offer significant benefits for niche projects, particularly enhancing support for BeOS-inspired Haiku OS. This development highlights Nvidia's evolving relationship with the open-source community but still leaves older GPU models unsupported.
This release of two new open-source drivers for Nvidia GPUs showcases the growing impact of Nvidia's open-source initiative that began in 2022.
Both drivers represent significant advancements in compatibility for niche operating systems, highlighting Nvidia's gradual shift towards supporting open-source software.
The Haiku OS driver, NVRM, although still experimental, marks a noteworthy addition to the limited driver support available for the BeOS re-implementation.
While these drivers are limited to the recent Turing family of GPUs, they indicate a positive trend in Nvidia's relationship with the open-source community.
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