Re: [Sheflug] XFree 4

[Richard Lowe <nospam [at] btinternet.com>]

* Will Newton (will [at] misconception.org.uk) wrote:
> On Sat, 17 Mar 2001, Richard Lowe wrote:
> 
> > The only version of the NVidia drivers I've ever had any problem with is
> > 0.9-767, I think theres a newer version now.
> 
> AFAIK there is a regression in the latest nVidia drivers. (Basically, they
> introduced a bug)
>

I guess so, I know theres another set of drivers out, but I've been busy
with some code, and I wasnt that keen on risking X locking up half way
through :)

> Try the older drivers or a card that has Linux support - ATi, Matrox both
> have the guts to release register level card specs.
> 

I've seen a lot of people struggle to get DRI working.
I dont know if its that difficult, I just know a lot of people, who dont
seem to get it working.

> Binary drivers will cause you pain, now, and in the future.
> 

As I understand it, (which probably means I'm wrong :) ).
NVidia are under NDA's from companies that helped develop parts of their
graphics chips. so I although I doubt NVidia are keen on openning the
spec to their cards. I believe theres other companies involved.
but like I say, I'm probably wrong.

The only peices of non free software on my system, ATM, are the NVidia
drivers, and the driver for my webcam, (and the quake 3 demo installer,
if that counts. but thats only still there incase I decide to switch the
trackball for a mouse later on. playing quake with a trackball isnt fun
:)).


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