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Linus Torvalds calls Nvidia 'worst company' Linux ever dealt with

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Linux creator Linus Torvalds criticized Nvidia as the worst company the open-source community has ever dealt with, citing its walled-garden approach. The remarks reflect long-standing frustrations over Nvidia's lack of support for Linux drivers. However, Nvidia has since improved its Linux driver support, easing tensions.

Meridian48 take
Torvalds' quote is a historical artifact; Nvidia's recent open-source driver efforts show how much has changed.
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Quote of the day by Linux creator Linus Torvalds: 'Nvidia has been the single worst company we've ever dealt with' — airing frustrations at walled gardens →
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