We had no choice. We are a 3D software company and we need to do CUDA, WebGL, WebVR, etc. We also have dual 4K monitors for every developer and you need good GPUs to drive them properly -- integrated Intel just doesn't cut it.
Re:Linux Market Share on Desktop
by chuckdries on Thursday October 27, 2016 @09:40AM
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They might have already had Nvidia hardware they bought not planning on switching to linux at the time. That's the position I found myself in a few weeks ago (tho that 1070 for VR... HHNNNGGGG)
Re:Linux Market Share on Desktop
by lettergram on Thursday October 27, 2016 @09:45AM
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I'd recommend Arch - IMO it keeps the graphics drivers up to date. You might just need to learn about the different package managers. It had 1080 support day 1 in their beta drivers.
In my experience the easiest solution is AMD hardware with open source drivers. They just always work. It is just that if you need more graphic horsepower you might be better off with NVidia hardware and closed source drivers, and then accept the hassle.