# AMD Patches HDMI 2.1 For Linux

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Podcast: [Linux Weekly Daily Wednesday](https://stenobird.com/podcast/linux-weekly-daily-wednesday-889671)
Published: 2026-05-06T22:19:20+00:00
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## Resource

The LVFS is ending the free ride for hardware vendors by requiring contributions to keep the service sustainable and high quality. AMD finally pushed HDMI 2.1 patches to the kernel, likely a move to prepare for upcoming Steam Machines. There is a new ~/Projects directory standard arriving in xdg-user-dirs to help organize code and hardware designs. Finally, Focusrite is working with Linux developers to ensure day one support for the ISA C8X audio interface. Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/lwdw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/uQVckr5gEZ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:17 Discord finally auto updates on Linux! 09:13 LVFS restricts vendor access. 17:40 HDMI 2.1 for AMD GPUs 24:02 A new folder for you home directory 34:19 Focusrite ISA C8X Linux support before launch TOPICS LVFS Update https://mobaxterm.it.com/a/8588.html HDMI 4 AMD https://www.tweaktown.com/news/111415/hdmi-2-1-support-coming-to-linux-and-valves-steam-machine-courtesy-of-amd/index.html Linux new Projects directory https://itsfoss.com/news/new-projects-directory-linux/ Focusrite ISA C8X https://interfacinglinux.com/community/linuxaudiohardware/linux-support-for-the-focusrite-isa-c8x/

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