Hi everyone,
I'm working on a lightweight project that might end up using
DirectFB, but I have a couple of questions that need answering by the
pro's here first. :) Also, I'm in the process of learning some aspects
so forgive any illogical or newbie questions.
1) I can see DirectFB is used to replace X11. In doing so, are the
drivers for graphics cards still needed or are they avoided by writing
directly to the frame buffer? If drivers are still required, is there a
database somewhere that has them for download?
2) The project's hardware will be working with an Intel motherboard
using Intel's GMA X4500HD video chipset. It's supposed to have all
kinds of goodies for hardware decoding of videos. Are there any compile
options, patches, or additional software that can work with DirectFB to
utilize all that this chipset has to offer?
3) I see that DirectFB has the option of adding OpenGL which is supposed
to offload graphics processing to the GPU correct? What about vdpau or
is that just for mplayer (or other media playing programs)?
4) What are my options for a Window Manager with DirectFB? I looked
over the website, but I can't really tell. Apparently SaWMaN is one,
but the associated pictures don't show any "windows", title bars, etc.
Is it possible to use XDirectFB with an existing embedded WM? Following
the XDirectFB link on the website shows a picture of a Gnome Desktop.
Is this Gnome running on DirectFB or am I mistaken? Also, why do some
of the Windows in that graphic look like they're using two different WM's?
5) Do I need to enable anything in the Kernel to make DirectFB work?
Looks like that's all for now. Thanks for any help you guys can provide.
Dave
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