For a few years now, Intel has been providing a tool for getting the latest Linux drivers and firmware updates for its graphics chips. This was done due to the fact that it just takes some time for driver updates to the company's open source drivers to be integrated into the Linux kernel.The tool was useful for getting driver updates before they landed in the kernel, which was often necessary in order to properly make full use of the graphics chips' features and power. The latest version of the tool, 2.0.6, targeted Ubuntu 17.04 and Fedora 26, though other distributions could use the tool as well.However, according to Intel, kernel development processes have been improving, and users are now able to obtain access to the latest drivers much faster. For example, as Intel points out, Fedora 27 and Ubuntu 17.10 ship with the current drivers. Therefore, the company has decided to discontinue the Graphics Update Tool it was providing. Support forums for current users will still be avai...
