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SV: disappointed as graphic system ...

Subject: SV: disappointed as graphic system ...
From: Jonas Gustavsson (jonas.gustavsson@mbox305.swipnet.se)
Date: Sat Jan 8 12:36:12 2000


> AGP is an issue that is being worked, both by API (UP1000 is now available
> and has an AGP slot) and COMPAQ (nothing yet, but 4X/Pro when available, IIRC).
>
> Aside from that, I think the other thing that is reflected in the limited
> default build for Alpha is the fact that there are few folks who seem to be
> willing and able to take on the kind of development and testing needed to
> port the new (or existing) drivers to Alpha.
>
> YOU could make a difference! Don't wait for other folks to do it, get access
> to a UP1000 and the cards you wish to see supported, and go at it! The XFree86
> folks will be grateful, the axp-list folks will be grateful, you'll be a hero.
>
be all that you can be :-)

About graphics support though, will Compaq make the Powerstorm series available on
linux(as Intergraph stated that the Wildcat drivers will be ported to linux)?

Later

Jonas Gustavsson
n Factory

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