this is why I hate changing Fedora versions

[Dave Stevens]

Quoting Kevin Kofler <kevin.kofler at chello.at>:

> Dave Stevens wrote:
>> and I thought that since my ATI1600 video card was being dropped by ATI,
>> maybe I had better upgrade. Then when I install the Sapphire 4770 card I
>> will get updates
>
> Uh, the X1600 works just fine (with 3D support, since Fedora 9 updates) with
> the Free Software drivers which are actually IN Fedora, there's no reason
> to "upgrade" to a HD4770 which requires the proprietary driver for 3D.
>
>         Kevin Kofler
>

yes, the upgrade is driven also by the huge potential increase in  
processing power, 600+ shaders vs. 16, 45 nm tech, low power and dvi  
support as well. I think the 3D support for the 4770 will come along,  
ATI seems to be pretty consistently playing nice with the community.

Dave

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