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Major Intel Linux driver projects are dying due to Intel layoffs and corporate restructuring — compatibility and reliability issues could increase over time


Intel's presence in the Linux community as a driver developer and maintainer is impacted by layoffs.

If Intel fails to provide replacement Linux maintainers, it will lack the personnel needed for key software and driver support. In that case, we might see an uptrend in hardware reliability and compatibility issues, affecting both enterprise and mainstream users, due to outdated drivers. The Linux community is renowned for this kind of action, but losing the efficiency and insight from first-party support isn't ideal.

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