[ltp] New ati-drivers out there

David A. Desrosiers linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Mon, 13 Jun 2005 09:54:01 -0400 (EDT)


> http://www2.ati.com/drivers/linux/fglrx_6_8_0-8.14.13-1.i386.rpm

> The new ATI Proprietary Linux Driver Installer makes installing the 
> ATI Linux driver a much simpler and user friendly experience.

	...for rpm-based systems only. How nearsighted of them. 

> This release of the ATI Proprietary Linux driver introduces driver 
> compatibly with Linux 2.6.11 kernel.

	..which has changed quite a bit in 2.6.12. Prepare for another 
major revision when .12 is released. Ugh. I'm happy using the normal 
'ati' driver that comes with X here, since I don't do games..


David A. Desrosiers
desrod@gnu-designs.com
http://gnu-designs.com