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Re: Graphics cards with Free drivers



Pretty happy with on-board intel here. Works out-of-the-box with
Lenny, with compiz,etc..
00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation 82946GZ/GL
Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 02)

On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 10:04 AM, Dean Hamstead <dean@fragfest.com.au> wrote:
> the reverse engineered nvidia driver is working now,
>
>  cant recall the name of it.
>
>  is there any reason you cant use with nvidia blob? it works well in linux
> and in debian
>
>  just go
>
>  apt-get install module-assistant
>  m-a prepare nvidia
>  m-a a-i nvidia
>  apt-get install nvidia-settings nvidia-glx
>
>  viola! just need to configure X somewhat.
>
>  the basic 'nv' driver will work for most nvidia cards, but its largely just
> rudimentry 2d support.
>
>  there is nvidia drivers for 32bit and 64bit, no need to cut your teeth on
> reverse engineered drivers unless you have some compelling reason to buy an
> amd64 and run an older card.
>
>  Dean
>
>
>  A J Stiles wrote:
>
> > I'm thinking of buying a new 64-bit machine to use as my home desktop.
> (It will probably run Sid.)
> >
> > Does anyone know of a graphics card which is definitely supported by Free
> drivers?
> >
> >
>
>
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Thadeu Penna
Prof.Associado - Instituto de Física
Universidade Federal Fluminense
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