Re: tlug: OpenGL driver for Linux

[Takeshi Hakamada <hakamada@example.com>]

From: Chris Sekiya <chris@example.com>
Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.05.9811091429290.16432-100000@example.com>
> On Mon, 9 Nov 1998, Takeshi Hakamada wrote:
> 
> > Nvidia has come out their first patch for XF86_SVGA for RIVA128/ZX and
> > RIVA TNT. They enhanced 2D performance and fixed minor bug. This
> > patch/binary can be downloadable from following URL.
> > http://www.nvidia.com/
> 
> The patch, however, didn't fix _any_ of the problems with the Riva128 on
> my desk. DGA is still broken and I still see video noise.
> 
> Although the release of the patch is commendable, I'd rather have a
> complete databook on the chip.

Hmm...
Although this patch is experiment, you deserve reporting to Nvidia.

I agree with you about databook, but I think that unveiling
complete databook is unlikelihood.
It is also good if they deliver glide like low level API for Linux.

-Takeshi
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