How do 3D cards work under Linux (Debian)
Hi all, I'm no rookie to Linux, but, I'm missing something on how 3D really works in Linux. I've been able to get 3D working but don't really understand what's going on. When I say 3D, I'm speaking of 3D video-hardware acceleration under Linux! If someone could present me with a step-by-step tutorial/walkthrough of what's going on, I'd greatly appreciate it. I'd like to see it geared towards Debian (which debs to grab) and possibly my hardware (Celeron 300, 3dfx voodoo banshee). Something in line with a textbook or HOW-TO is what I'd like to see the info in. Of course, since you're not being paid, any info will be appreciated. Thanks. Scott
Re: How do 3D cards work under Linux (Debian)
Hi all, I'm no rookie to Linux, but, I'm missing something on how 3D really works in Linux. I've been able to get 3D working but don't really understand what's going on. When I say 3D, I'm speaking of 3D video-hardware acceleration under Linux! If someone could present me with a step-by-step tutorial/walkthrough of what's going on, I'd greatly appreciate it. I'd like to see it geared towards Debian (which debs to grab) and possibly my hardware (Celeron 300, 3dfx voodoo banshee). Something in line with a textbook or HOW-TO is what I'd like to see the info in. Of course, since you're not being paid, any info will be appreciated. Thanks. Scott Geez, I hate to answer my own question...but, I've found a good summary that is probably enough to get me started. It's at http://www.debianplanet.org/debianplanet/. It's basically a summary of installing XF4.01 based upon #debian IRC. Hopefully this will help someone else as well. Scott
3d cards
hello everybody, can any one tell me what a good 3d card to get in a p2 400. i ordered a voodoo banshee. is that ok? paul
Re: 3d cards
Paul McDermott [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: hello everybody, can any one tell me what a good 3d card to get in a p2 400. i ordered a voodoo banshee. is that ok? Debian won't support it until the next release of XFree86 comes out. Your best best is probably a Matrox G200 or a nVidia TNT card. Cheers, - Jim
Re: 3d cards
hello everybody, can any one tell me what a good 3d card to get in a p2 400. i ordered a voodoo banshee. is that ok? Debian won't support it until the next release of XFree86 comes out. Your best best is probably a Matrox G200 or a nVidia TNT card. I personally have a Voodoo 3 2000 PCI running under slink using the RPMs from the URL in the 3dfx-HOWTO, and it's not given me a bit of bother. I'd definately recommend the card for both 3d and 2d video. I'm pretty sure the same RPMs will support the Banshee as well as any Voodoo cards. I *think* the URL is http://glide.xxedgexx.com/3DfxRPMS_vb_glibc.html - Jon
3D cards
Anyone using a Hercules Terminator 3D Beast with Debian? Does it work without a problem, or which card should I better use? Michael P.S.: Please CC me as I'm not subscribed. -- Dr. Michael Meskes, Manager of the Western Branch Office, Datenrevision GmbH work: Cuxhavener Str. 36, D-21149 Hamburg, [EMAIL PROTECTED] home: Th.-Heuss-Str. 61, D-41812 Erkelenz, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Go SF49ers! Go Rhein Fire! Use Debian GNU/Linux! Use PostgreSQL!
