A Look At Why Linux Graphics Drivers Have Issues

Posted by Michael Larabel on May 09, 2012

Here's an interesting look at the state of the Ubuntu bug count as it concerns Linux graphics driver issues.

This graph concerns both open and closed-source driver issues along with general X.Org related issues. The metrics also aren't limited to just output/graphics only, but include the input driver issues too. The slide was shared Tuesday of the Ubuntu Developer Summit in Oakland when talking about the X.Org planning for Ubuntu 12.10.


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