> > You might want to try the Gatos drivers from http://gatos.sourceforge.net/ . > > With this driver, I got the ATi chipset in my laptop working with Xv support. > > I've just visited the page. Looks promising, indeed, but I'm a bit puzzled. One > binary release for FreeBSD _and_ Linux?
Yes, and most other Intel x86-based OS's. The X server contains support for on-demand, OS- and even binary-format independent module loading. See: http://www.xfree86.org/~dawes/4.3.0/DESIGN17.html#65 The GATOS binary drivers (originally compiled for Linux) have been working for me on my ATI-based laptop for a long time (multiple versions, natch), never a problem. I'm told they compile fine, but I've never bothered. Cheers, AS
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