A new Windows release is scheduled for tomorrow, while AMD announced its latest developments last week.

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1234qaz12qaz
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01-23-2026, 08:16 PM

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Someone creates the drivers, it depends on the context.

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Romppanen_
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01-26-2026, 11:12 PM

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Open source developers write the code, and that's what people do for Linux.

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Nienke_2002
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01-27-2026, 04:36 AM

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They might not actually release the code, could it be?

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Superub
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01-27-2026, 07:25 AM

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AMD starts to act so much that they might need financial help or face lawsuits from a company with limited resources.

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Lihz
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01-27-2026, 03:15 PM

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no one recalls the events surrounding 3DFx; they ceased operations near the W2K launch. it seems drivers for Voodoo graphics weren't accessible at that time. a few former staff members contributed, but the initiatives eventually faded away.

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SlySpark
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02-09-2026, 09:13 PM

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someone would purchase it because its worth is too high to let it vanish, though the real issue is whether the firm backs pre-acquisition items

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Clareesuh
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02-11-2026, 02:30 PM

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That’s the main concern—what happens when the 590x appears, likely a rebrand like the 7970, and whether the card’s lifespan ends before then. All users would be affected.

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MaxSwets
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02-11-2026, 07:50 PM

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Linux users often had to rewrite AMD drivers to work smoothly, since the default versions didn’t perform well. Many would make similar changes for Windows if AMD ceased producing them.

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Lordlochie
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02-15-2026, 09:51 AM

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While AMD is facing challenges, their actions are being questioned because open-source Linux projects aim to preserve quality and avoid proprietary driver issues. Linux itself thrives on openness, so the situation could still impact them even if AMD declines.

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mathmaster99
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02-19-2026, 03:43 AM

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AMD has been steadily declining since May 1, 1969. It’s time to acknowledge this reality, rather than dismissing it. Everyone who insists AMD is different is missing the bigger picture of how businesses operate, especially when examining their financial statements (https://finance.yahoo.com/q/bs?s=AMD+Bal...eet&annual). Their balance sheet ratios remain stable despite annual losses of around 400 million dollars. While AMD earns revenue from its products, the real losses come from expenses unrelated to core offerings—such as general administration, research and development, and a one-time 300 million dollar outlay last year. In short, AMD is resilient. If any major tech company faced bankruptcy, liquidators would sell assets to settle debts first, then distribute what remains to shareholders. Physical and intangible assets could be transferred, but digital components like open-source drivers see minimal activity compared to the vast ecosystem of Windows drivers.