Why Linux gamers with Radeon GPUs may want to avoid Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

Posted by the_doctor on Mar 12, 2016 12:56 PM EDT
ComputerWorld; By Chris Hoffman
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Ubuntu 16.04 LTS is set to remove support for AMD’s Catalyst Linux driver, known as fglrx, when the operating system update releases next month. The new hybrid AMDGPU driver should be a great replacement—but it isn’t completely ready yet and isn’t compatible with older graphics hardware. The fglrx driver will be removed when you upgrade to Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, if you’re using it.

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