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AMD HDMI2.1 proposal rejected by HDMI forum (gitlab.freedesktop.org)

submitted 8 months ago by Atemu@lemmy.ml to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.ml

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Alex Deucher:

The HDMI Forum has rejected our proposal unfortunately. At this time an open source HDMI 2.1 implementation is not possible without running afoul of the HDMI Forum requirements.

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[-] Cirk2@programming.dev 136 points 8 months ago

Since we now have confirmation that an open implementation is legally impossible I would consider the HDMI forum to be a cartel and not a standarts comitee. Therefore it should be dismantled by anti-trust authorities asap.

[-] LufyCZ@lemmy.world 30 points 8 months ago

But displayport exists, is widely used and is free?

[-] kerobaros@lemmy.world 30 points 8 months ago

Because DisplayPort is run by VESA, who better understand the appeal of an open standard.

[-] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 18 points 8 months ago

DisplayPort is open in name only. The specifications are locked behind membership (and requisite fees of ~$5k/yr - just enough to keep most hobbyists and the like out while being less than a rounding error for big companies).

[-] LufyCZ@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

That's not the point of my comment, the point is that whatever hdmi is, it's got very healthy competition, so there's no real reason for anti-trust stuff

[-] RandoCalrandian@kbin.social 8 points 8 months ago

No it doesn’t, because it’s generally monitor manufacturers that add display port, and people who want to run on large tvs are SoL

[-] LufyCZ@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago

That's on the tv manufacturers though, it's their choice.

[-] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 4 points 8 months ago

When most TV manufacturers are part of the HDMI "standards" committee, they obviously have a vested interest in not using other technologies, especially when they provide many of the accessories used with TVs. If they allowed competing standards on their TVs, why would consumers buy their products instead of the competitors?

[-] RandoCalrandian@kbin.social 3 points 8 months ago

A choice they are making in favor of a tech cartel instead of what is best for their customers, which is the problem we want addressed

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