Ati and NV forums?

[Prototype3a]

I don't know what version of XFree I have. The XFree page says that 4.2 supports Radeon cards under the "ati" driver but I don't see that option in the config proggie. I edited xf86config so that it would use the "ati" driver but all I get are errors no matter what. I should probably post my current XF86config.

So far *noone* has rplied to my thread over at rage3d. I think ati really needs some support forums like matrox has.

[Chief_Inspector]

Well if what vigil has been saying about matrox turning into a slave shop, it wouldn't surprise me if most of them have allready applied at ati. Check out ati's main page, to the right - "RECRUITMENT BLITZ"

Mebbe then we can see some good support coming out of ati.

CI

[ZokesPro]

Originally posted by Prototype3a
I don't know what version of XFree I have. The XFree page says that 4.2 supports Radeon cards under the "ati" driver but I don't see that option in the config proggie. I edited xf86config so that it would use the "ati" driver but all I get are errors no matter what. I should probably post my current XF86config.

So far *noone* has rplied to my thread over at rage3d. I think ati really needs some support forums like matrox has.

Yeah but dude, we at *(M)URC* are all just a bunch of normal hombres who happen to like computers. We are lovingly called "enthusists" in computers. Like the mechanic to his car.

We get to know the products our there because we are an international group of people. Some company's don't exist in Canada while they do in Germany for example. And that is what makes us a highly knowledgable bunch of people, because we learn from each other.

[Novdid]

Originally posted by Prototype3a
So far *noone* has rplied to my thread over at rage3d. I think ati really needs some support forums like matrox has.

Those people over at rage3d, the only thing they can help you with is to boost your score in 3dmark2k1...

[WyWyWyWy]

THERE IS NO SUPPORT FOR 9000 UNDER LINUX/BSD YET!

Sorry for the bold&caps... just wait for XFree86 4.3 next month! (or may be Jan)

In the mean time, you can use vesa driver.

EDIT:
Forgot to mention, XF86 csv version may also work. IIRC there is a changelog entry to do with 9000.

[Prototype3a]

I suppose I'll be comming back then to find out how to upgrade it then. :-D can't wait.

[Dogbert]

Good luck

[Prototype3a]

Wheee X works (under the vesa driver) now if I could just get my mouse wheel to work

[WyWyWyWy]

vesa...
slow redraw, limited res, limited refresh rate, no acceleration...

G400 still has the best linux support over the industry!!

[Indiana]

Sorry to disagree. I really hate to say it - but NVidia currently is the best choice for Linux users. Really working and really accelerated 2D AND 3D with stable drivers that are feature-wise nearly equivalent to the Windows ones.

[WyWyWyWy]

Not 3D accelerated on every GeForce though!
But I agree they are pretty good.

FreeBSD ain't too good atm... but looks like they are putting some effort in it.

[rugger]

Wywywywywy

The linux drivers are accelerated for every Geforce card :-)

[Indiana]

I found two links that seem to deal with the problem,
The first suggests to fool X into thinking you're using a R8500 instead of the 9000 and just use the 8500 drivers:

http://www.xfree86.org/pipermail/xpert/2002-September/020430.html

The second leads to a commercial X driver that's available for the Radeon9000, unfortunately this really costs quite some money:

http://www.xig.com/Pages/Atop/CardIndividualSupportSpec/ATI-IndividualCards/Radeon9000.html

[Marshmallowman]

r8500 ain't to bad...but it only works in 24bit colour depths, and if you have a TV out attached/enabled your x-server won't start until you reboot without it.

I must say the nv one was easier to use, but the ATI one is adequate.(stable but...lack features)

Mandrake 9.0-> and my wireless MS Pro keyboard/mouse works as well..cool