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Because nvidia optimus drivers are not open sourced and a huge PITA in some linux distros/desktop environments who wish to stay as FOSS as possible.

Not a problem on desktops since they don't have optimus but on laptops without a proper optimus implementation for linux you'll end up with your 1660TI or whatever running at full blast with just your terminal opened, killing your battery in no-time and turning your laptop into a frying pan.

That's why linux devs prefer no nvidia dGPUs on their laptops.

>>ChuckN+(OP)
It's not just a foss v/s proprietary issue. Clarifying for the OP. Even with the blobs, it's a subpar experience due to the optimus madness.