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Subject:    [Newbie]Re: [Dri-users] Radeon 8500 support
From:       Adam Luchjenbroers <adam () luchjenbroers ! com>(by way of Adam Luchjenbroers <adam () l
Date:       2002-08-06 10:30:41
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> The "old" radeons and the 7500, which is technically very similar, are
> well supported by the DRI. The 8500 cards are supported by the latest
> bleeding-edge code in the r200-branch of the cvs-repository.

Good to know, so if it doesn't work, it will given time.

> I have a 8500, and I'm using the r200-0-1-branch from cvs. 3D is quite
> nice concerning speed, but far from being stable for my system. Apps
> like q3a usually lockup within a few seconds for me. Simpler stuff like
> gears, glx-screensavers etc. seem to work better.
> Other users, however, have reported a lot better results, so your
> mileage may vary.

Hmm, a bit worrying but still good

> There is ongoing development on all drivers, so I'm optimistic that
> stability will improve in the future.

I would be too.

> If you are in desperate need of 3D under Linux, you can also give ATi's
> closed-source FireGL-drivers a shot, which also work with 8500 cards.

Good to know I have something to fall back on.

How long have they been working on Radeon 8500 support?

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