On Thursday 23 October 2003 02:02, Boris Ratner wrote:
> IMHO you should compile DRM and RADEON as modules so you will be able to
> load fglrx(ati proprietry module)
> instead of kernels RADEON drm module In that way you will be able to
> compare the two drivers.
> Just don't forget to make the apropriate changes to your XF86Config-4.
> ("radeon" driver to use dri.sf.net version, "fglrx" to use ATI's version)I might try that. > > compare the two and use the best. > My 9600pro card is not supported by dri.sf.net drivers so i have to use > the proprietry one > > I don't know about your card but you should also consider the TV-out > issue (is it supported in dir.sf.net implementation?) There is project gatos.sourceforge.net, which seems to address this. > in any case as soon as you have "Direct Rendering: Yes" in glxinfo - you > got the job done. I have it with the dri.sf.net driver :). > > FrameBuffer don't have anything to do with this. Thanks. I was just suspecting because things aren't so clear. > > regards. > Boris. > ps: i just don't like tainted kernels .... feels wrong somehow. Me too, that's another reason I opted for the ATI card - because I got the impression they are more cooperative with Linux. --Amos ================================================================= To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word "unsubscribe" in the message body, e.g., run the command echo unsubscribe | mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
