> Just wondering if anyone has managed to get XFree86 working with an ATI radeon m7500 graphics card as yet? > > should I perhaps update my version of XFree86? Yes. Upgrade to sid or testing version. Do not use framebuffer unless you've compiled a new kernel with support for it (woody 2.4.18bf24 has not) Ps: I just answered this question 6 hours ago. A google search could get you the answer easily. Good luck Joao Clemente