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HDMI Forum to AMD: No, you can’t make an open source HDMI 2.1 driver | Linux users can't hit the same resolutions and speeds as Windows—or DisplayPort. (arstechnica.com)
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HDMI Forum to AMD: No, you can’t make an open source HDMI 2.1 driver | Linux users can't hit the same resolutions and speeds as Windows—or DisplayPort.::Linux users can't hit the same resolutions and speeds as Windows—or DisplayPort.

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[–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

So I still don't quite understand patents,

Does it forbid someone from selling the intention? Making the invention? Can I not even make an invention for personal use if it's patented??

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I think you can generally make one, but it has to be for personal use and you can't ever sell it.

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