Linus Torvalds just surprised the Linux world by picking an Intel Arc 8580 graphics card for his ultimate development PC—over the usual Radeon or Nvidia options. With ECC memory and a Threadripper CPU, the build screams reliability and kernel compatibility. But does prioritizing open-source drivers or mainline support matter more than raw performance? Would you have made the same GPU call for a pro Linux setup? Let’s debate! #Tech #Linux #IntelArc