Developers are advancing NVIDIA Nova support in the Linux 6.19 kernel. This update includes additional Rust-based code for graphics drivers. The changes aim to improve open-source graphics capabilities on Linux.
Phoronix reports on ongoing enablement efforts for NVIDIA Nova in the upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel. NVIDIA Nova refers to new open-source graphics initiatives from NVIDIA, focusing on better integration with Linux systems.
The updates involve more Rust code for Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) components, specifically targeting graphics drivers. Rust is being adopted in the Linux kernel for its memory safety features, particularly in graphics and driver development.
This development builds on previous Rust for Linux efforts, emphasizing performance and reliability in open-source graphics stacks. Phoronix highlights this as part of broader Linux hardware benchmarking and open-source graphics advancements.
Key areas include Ubuntu hardware support and Phoronix Test Suite integrations, though specific timelines for Linux 6.19 release remain unconfirmed in the source.