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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
- 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.
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
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