On Tue, 2007-08-21 at 08:48 +0200, Brice Goglin wrote: > Robert Millan wrote: > > Package: libgl1-mesa-glx > > Version: 6.5.1-0.6 > > Severity: normal > > Tags: patch > > > > As Description says, libgl1-mesa-dri is needed for direct rendering. > > > > Most users of opengl programs will want to use the 3D capabilities of their > > cards, so in general it is indeed a good idea to install libgl1-mesa-dri > > when using libgl1-mesa-glx. > > > > I think this calls for a "Recommends: libgl1-mesa-dri". > > > > In latest versions of our packages, xserver-xorg recommends > libgl1-mesa-dri, so the recommends is kind of already here on the > technical side... Is there anybody out there that want to use direct > rendering without having X installed?
Maybe there is, but it's just not possible with current libgl1-mesa-dri. :) > Also it would create some sort or circular dependencies since -dri > already depends on -glx... I don't think Depends: in one direction and Recommends: in the other is a problem, FWIW. -- Earthling Michel Dänzer | http://tungstengraphics.com Libre software enthusiast | Debian, X and DRI developer
