NVIDIA has released its latest recommended driver for Linux, version 580.126.18. This update primarily addresses a single issue: compatibility with the recently released Linux kernel 6.19. Users running an NVIDIA GPU with kernel 6.19 will likely require this driver.
The sole modification in this release is:
- Fixed kernel module build issue with Linux kernel v6.19.
It is also worth noting the importance of keeping drivers updated, as NVIDIA previously disclosed additional security vulnerabilities in its drivers in January.
Additionally, the GeForce NOW cloud gaming service now offers a Beta application for desktop Linux.
NVIDIA also made available the developer-oriented driver 580.94.18, which includes the following updates:
- Fix write then read back of per-primitive outputs in mesh shaders reading back the wrong value
- Fix inconsistent vkQueuePresentKHR times with VK_EXT_present_timing for Wayland and direct display [Linux]
- Fix present-wait deadlock when switching present modes between FIFO and other present modes [Windows]
- Fix DRM format modifier queries for multi-planar formats [Linux]
- Improve performance of destroying graphics pipeline libraries
