video cards for linux?

[Bill Davidsen]

Tom Poe wrote:
> Ed Greshko wrote:
>> Tom Poe wrote:
>>
>>>>
>>>> Define "intro".  What is your goal?  Achieving a satisfying 
>>>> virtualization and gaming experience or saving a few $.
>>>>
>>> How about explore the software and spend as little as reasonable.
>>> Tom
>>
>> OK...
>>
>> What cards have you considered and what is your budget?  What 
>> interface type is your system?
>>
> I'm running Dell OptiplexGX260, x11, FC8, and found a Dell Forum that 
> mentioned Radeon9250, so that card has come up twice, now.  The fact 
> that it is used on Dell OptiplexGX260, is a good thing.  The price is 
> $62.48 including shipping.  Does that sound reasonable to you?
> 
Very. I avoid the nVidia stuff because the drivers in the kernel are not 
full featured and the ones with features are not open source. I've been 
happy with ATI, although I try to buy system boards with built in video 
when I can, I don't game, the drivers are fast enough for watching 
movies or TV, and I can add a better board after the system is otherwise up.

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