Firefox 153 Release NVIDIA Support for Linux Users
Firefox 153 is making life easier for Linux users who have Nvidia GPUs. The web browser finally managed to eliminate support for NVIDIA drivers that were needed to use Adobe Flash on Firefox.
Users who installed a NVIDIA driver (see source) needed to go through an additional step to use Firefox with Adobe Flash - what many viewed as a problem. The new Firefox 153 version made this advanced work useless, making Nvidia applications more efficient and less confusing.
At the end of last year, the development of the Firefox project was recognized for contributing to the creation of many popular video games. However, some users noted that some specific features did not work on Linux with a Nvidia GPU. With the introduction of Vulkan rendered in Firefox 153, the Nvidia GPU problems were solved, allowing most users to go through an additional step to use Firefox.
By finishing, Firefox 153 is an example of the work the Firefox project continues to do to provide the best possible functionality for Linux users. With the elimination of NVIDIA support and the possibility to have a more fluid gaming experience, Firefox 153 offers an alternative to Adobe Flash which is much more efficient and practical.
Source: XDA Developers. IA-assisted editorial summary — TechnoExpress.