Valve: HDMI Forum Continues to Block HDMI 2.1 for Linux

Hacker News12/10/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025

Summary

Valve has claimed that the HDMI Forum is continuing to block HDMI 2.1 support for Linux systems, as reported by Hacker News. This situation highlights ongoing compatibility issues between HDMI standards and Linux operating systems.

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Total Score45/100

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Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
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