[LAU] pd, linux, graphics hardware.

Myk linuxaudio.myk at waxfrenzy.org
Sat May 10 09:36:10 EDT 2008


On Fri, 09 May 2008 07:39:20 -0400
Dave Phillips <dlphillips at woh.rr.com> wrote:

> Nevertheless, I'll continue to use those drivers until the day Linux can 
> claim FOSS high-performance fully OpenGL-compliant drivers for a modern 
> video chipset. I do wish that ATI and/or IBM would get on their horses 
> and resolve this problem. For the record, I may recommend a 
> closed-source solution, but that doesn't mean I have to like it. :)

AMD (ATI) at least are making positive efforts in this direction, releasing specifications for their hardware. An open source driver with full 3D and video acceleration are still a way off though.
-
Mike



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