On Thu, Apr 3, 2008 at 12:48 AM, Luke -Jr <luke@dashjr.org> wrote:
On Wednesday 02 April 2008, bewkard wrote:
Is anyone using newer (~ 1 year or newer) video cards that are supported by some flavor of linux? If so, do you have any comments?
The newest card I have is a Radeon X850, and it works pretty well. Support for higher-end ATi cards is in the works.
Integrated (or non-integrated, but those don't exist) Intel graphics should work without any problems, as Intel themselves support their Linux/DRI/X.org drivers.
Avoid nVidia unless you agree with all of these statements: 1. Don't care that this combination is illegal.
Never heard that one before.
2. Don't care that you will no longer have free OS. 3. Don't care that your OS is not supported by Linux/DRI/X.org developers.
In all fairness, I don't assume support from anyone if I don't pay for it.
4. Don't need your card to remain supported once it's considered obsolete.
Valid issue, i normally buy a new card before that happens however.
5. Don't mind missing out on new/experimental Linux/DRI/X.org features that require driver support.
OR: Don't care for 3D acceleration.
Well, ATI has always sucked for me, even on Windows. Nvidia always worked. I hate the situation, but that's how it is. Intel is a good place to be in terms of video cards. That said, as soon as AMD/ATI comes fully with their promise of open drivers, I'm jumping ship right away. -- Fedora 7 : sipping some of that moonshine ( www.pembo13.com )