OT: Accelerated 3D GFX cards with Free drivers (was Re: [linux-audio-user] Re: The best distro for music creation)

[Ross Vandegrift]

On Wed, Dec 14, 2005 at 06:54:49PM +0000, Rob Fell wrote:
> Given that I'm considering building a new machine, can you point to 
> references please?  I wasn't aware any 3D GFX manufacturer had released 
> any significant specs/code...

Matrox G400 - the most well-supported, most stable X11 drivers that
are available.

Yea, it won't give you insane framerates with OpenGL.  But if you are
looking for a 3D capable card, with awesome drivers, there is no
substitute.


-- 
Ross Vandegrift
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have made a covenant with the devil to darken the spirit and to confine
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