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NVIDIA Linux Open GPU Kernel Modules - Source Code
This project provides the source code for the NVIDIA Linux open GPU kernel modules, enabling greater transparency, community contributions, and debuggability for NVIDIA GPU drivers on Linux systems. It is a significant step towards open-sourcing key components of their graphics stack.
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Summary
This repository contains the source code for the NVIDIA GPU kernel modules that are distributed under a GPL/MIT dual license. This move towards open source for the kernel components allows Linux developers and distribution maintainers greater insight and collaboration possibilities.
Problem Solved
Historically, the lack of open-source kernel modules for NVIDIA GPUs on Linux hindered community contributions, in-depth debugging, and seamless integration with the Linux kernel evolution. This project addresses these issues by opening up this critical layer.
Core Features
Open Source Kernel Modules
Provides the source code for the NVIDIA kernel modules, specifically the `nvidia.ko` kernel module.
Hardware Support
Initially supports Turing and Ampere architectures (GeForce/Quadro RTX 30 series, NVIDIA A-series GPUs etc.), with future support planned.
Enhanced Debugging
Facilitates debugging and tracing within the kernel, which was previously challenging with proprietary binary modules.
Tech Stack
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Linux Kernel
Kernel Modules
Makefiles
GPL
MIT
Use Cases
The open-sourced kernel modules provide new possibilities for Linux users and developers beyond the traditional proprietary driver model:
Integrating with Bleeding-Edge or Custom Linux Kernels
Details
Developers working on specific Linux kernel versions can more easily adapt the NVIDIA kernel module source code for compatibility.
User Value
Enables quicker support for new kernel features or specific kernel configurations where the binary driver might lag or be incompatible.
Advanced Driver Debugging and Analysis
Details
Experienced Linux developers can read the kernel module source to understand how it interacts with the hardware and the rest of the kernel, facilitating complex debugging.
User Value
Provides unprecedented transparency into the kernel-level driver behavior, crucial for diagnosing deep system issues.
Building Fully Open-Source Linux Distributions
Details
Allows distribution maintainers to include the kernel module source in their builds, aligning better with open-source principles.
User Value
Simplifies the goal of creating distributions composed entirely of open-source components, improving trust and auditability.
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