> Another question, How do I check whether there is a 3D acceleration, > seems 2D have. See this... $glxinfo | grep direct direct rendering: Yes GL_EXT_Cg_shader, GL_EXT_depth_bounds_test, GL_EXT_direct_state_access, $ If you get the above "direct rendering: Yes" when using glxinfo then your 3D acceleration may work. apt-get install mesa-utils , for glxinfo. /Jeffrin