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docs: Improve language around the compatiblity of VCN on linux. AMD drivers have limited formal platform support.

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@ -20,15 +20,18 @@ AMD VCN
- AMD Radeon RX5000 (RDNA) and RX6000 (RDNA2) series GPU or better - AMD Radeon RX5000 (RDNA) and RX6000 (RDNA2) series GPU or better
- Windows 10 or later - Windows 10 or later
- Limited support is available on some modern Linux Distro's - Limited support is available on Ubuntu 20.04 and later.
Please note, these are not hard limits. Hardware encoding via VCN *might* work on older series GPUs and older operating systems, but this is not officially supported. Please note, these are not hard limits. Hardware encoding via VCN *might* work on older series GPUs and older operating systems, but this is not officially supported.
On Ubuntu Linux, [AMD Radeon Software for Linux version 19.20 or later](https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-amdgpu-unified-linux) is required to use the VCN encoder. Install using the `amdgpu-pro-install` script according to AMD’s [installation guide](https://amdgpu-install.readthedocs.io/en/latest/). Additionally, you must manually install the `amf-amdgpu-pro` package included in the download. On Ubuntu Linux, [AMD Radeon Software for Linux version 22.40 or later](https://www.amd.com/en/support/linux-drivers) is required to use the VCN encoder. Install using the `amdgpu-pro-install` script according to AMD’s [installation guide](https://amdgpu-install.readthedocs.io/en/latest/). Additionally, you must manually install the `amf-amdgpu-pro` package included in the download.
<!-- .system-windows -->
## Enabling support ## Enabling support
Support for the AMD VCN encoder is enabled in preferences on the video tab. If your system is not supported, the option will be disabled. Support for the AMD VCN encoder is enabled in preferences on the video tab. If your system is not supported, the option will be disabled.
<!-- /.system-windows -->
## Presets ## Presets