> I have just installed linux Red Hat 5.1 on my I3K laptop on Saturday, and
> although I had some problems I have managed to get the X-server working
> really well.
>
> I thought that XFree86 did provide support for the neomagic chipset, but
> that it was only in a low resolution with few colours. Is this not the one
> that is included in the 3.3.3 release?
>
I believe this is just a difference in notation. Xfree "provides" a
driver for this chip set rather than "supporting" it. This means a driver
is included for neomagic. However, since it was developed elsewhere and
they don't have the chip set specification (at least that is how I
understand it) they don't "support" it. This just means that if you have
problems with the driver they won't accept bug reports. You can see this
clearly in the included file which redirects you to Redhat for support,
not Xfree. BTW this is another way distributions can differ. Redhat
along with precision (or something like that) developed the neomagic
drivers. For a while you got them on the Redhat CD and nowhere else.
However, being good citizens of the Linux world Redhat released these
drivers to the Xfree project. Got to love the Linux ethic! Again if you
want all the gory details look to the web sites in my previous post.
Justin
> I was looking around and was directed to the file below. I have added it in
> its entirity incase anyone may be helped by it is some way:
>
>
> XFCom_NeoMagic, Version 2.0.1, December 6, 1998
>
>
> This FREE (see the license below) full featured X Server contains:
>
> * Full support for internal flat panels, external monitors, and
> simultaneous internal/external displays.
>
> * Complete set of Panel Resolutions supported including stretch and
> centering modes for running lower resolutions on fixed resolution
> panels.
>
> * Support for depths of 8, 15, 16 and 24 bits per pixel.
>
> * Hardware Cursor support to reduce sprite flicker.
>
> * Hardware accelerated drawing engine for 8, 15 and 16 bit per pixel
> modes.
>
> * Fully programmable clocks for external monitor only modes.
>
> * Robust text mode restore for VT switching.
>
> ****************************************************************************
> *
>
> KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING LAPTOP COMPUTERS:
>
> Compaq Presario 1610
>
> Please do not use our driver with that notebook until further notice.
>
> The power save mode can sometimes cause the Compaq Presario 1610
> LCD panel to display a very high intensity horizontal line or lines
> that could damage the LCD display. Precision Insight is investigating
> this problem but you are advised NOT TO USE our driver with the Compaq
> Presario 1610 until further notice. We have had no similar problem
> reports with any other laptop, including other models of the Compaq
> Presario,
> please report any similar symptoms to Precision Insight if they are seen.
> ****************************************************************************
> *
>
>
> Tested Laptops
>
> * Acer Travelmate 7120T
> * Acer Extensa 367, 367D, 367T, 368D, 368T, 710T, 710TE
> * Actebis TN559Pro
> * Asus P6300
> * CTX EzBook 700, 720CS, 77X series
> * Compaq Presario 1080, 1210, 1215, 1220, 1230
> * Compaq Presario 1610, 1611, 1621, 1622, 1625, 1640, 1655
> * Compaq Presario 1810
> * Dell Inspiron 3000, 3200, 3500
> * Dell Latitude CP, CPi, LM & XPi
> * Digital VP HiNote 530, 535, 575, 703, 717, 720, 735
> * FIC DESIGNote 5550
> * Fujitsu 435DX
> * Fujitsu LifeBook 420D, 635Tx, 656Tx
> * Gateway 2000 Solo 2300, 2300Se, 2300XL, 2500, 2500LS, 5150
> * Highscreen XD Advance II 21,1" TFT
> * Hi-Grade Notino AS6000 pII/266Mhz
> * Hitachi E-series
> * Hitachi VisionBook Plus 5000
> * HP Omnibook 800, 3000, 3100, 4100 & Sojourn
> * Hyperdata (12.1 Active Matrix, NM2160)
> * IBM ThinkPad 380, 380D, 380E, 380ED, 380XD, 380Z, 385XD, 560X, 600,
> * IBM ThinkPad i1410, i1700
> * LEO DESIGNote 5550
> * Medion (w/NM2160)
> * Micron Transport XKE
> * Mitsubishi Amity CN
> * Mynote 930
> * NEC Australia Discovery (FIC 6000 or Birch Plus)
> * NEC Ready 330T
> * NEC Versa 2780 MT, 5060X, 5080X, 6060 & 6230
> * NEC MB12C/UV (mobio NX)
> * OPTI Phoenix
> * Panasonic CF_S21, CF-25 MKIII & CF-35
> * Quantex H-1330
> * Sceptre 4500, 5500
> * SEH DESIGNote 5550
> * Sharp PC3040
> * Siemens Nixdorf Scenic 510
> * Sony PCG-505, 505G, PCG-705, PCG-717, PCG-719, PCG-723, PCG-731, PCG-748
> * Sony Vaio PCG-C1, PCG-812
> * TI Extensa 660 CDT, 710TE
> * Toshiba Libretto 100CT
> * Toshiba Protege SS3000, 7010CT
> * Toshiba Tecra 8000
> * UMAX 520T
>
> CAUTION: Running this server on untested laptops poses a potential risk
> of damaging your laptops flat panel display. You assume all risks in
> using this X server on untested laptops, however, if you successfully
> run this server on a laptop not listed here, we would like to hear from
> you. Please e-mail your laptop make and model to us at
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> Red Hat and Precision Insight, Inc. disclaim all warranties with regard
> to this X server. In no event shall Red Hat or Precision Insight, Inc.
> liable for any damages whatsoever resulting from the use of this X
> server.
>
> This commercial quality X Server has been tested with:
> * NeoMagic 2200 (MagicMedia256AV)
> * NeoMagic 2160 (MagicGraph128XD)
> * NeoMagic 2097 (MagicGraph128ZV+)
> * NeoMagic 2093 (MagicGraph128ZV)
> * NeoMagic 2090 (MagicGraph128V)
> * NeoMagic 2070 (MagicGraph128)
>
>
> Download and Installation Instructions
>
> Although you can place the downloaded .rpm file in any directory of your
> choosing,
> we suggest you ftp the file into the /tmp directory and then execute
> the appropriate RPM command from that directory to install the .rpm file.
> When the RPM command runs, it will automatically place the component files
> of the X Server into the correct loctions in your system.
>
> NOTE: see the Red Hat manual for more details on the use of RPM.
>
> Red Hat 5.x (glibc) systems:-
> 1) get the file to your system
> cd /tmp
>
> ftp://ftp.redhat.com/pub/XFCom/XFCom-neomagic-glibc-2.0.0-1.i386.rpm
> 2) install the files using RPM
> rpm -ivh XFCom-neomagic-glibc-2.0.0-1.i386.rpm
> 3) after installing run (as root):
> ln -sf /usr/X11R6/bin/XFCom_NeoMagic /etc/X11/X
> mv /etc/X11/XF86Config /etc/X11/XF86Config.old
> cp /etc/X11/XF86Config.neomagic /etc/X11/XF86Config
>
> Red Hat 4.x (libc5 systems):-
> 1) get the file to your system
> cd /tmp
>
> ftp://ftp.redhat.com/pub/XFCom/XFCom-neomagic-libc5-2.0.0-1.i386.rpm
> 2) install the files using RPM
> rpm -ivh XFCom-neomagic-libc5-2.0.0-1.i386.rpm
> 3) after installing run (as root):
> ln -sf /usr/X11R6/bin/XFCom_NeoMagic /etc/X11/X
> chmod 4711 /usr/X11R6/bin/XFCom_NeoMagic
> mv /etc/X11/XF86Config /etc/X11/XF86Config.old
> cp /etc/X11/XF86Config.neomagic /etc/X11/XF86Config
>
> Special instructions for subnotebook users (e.g. Toshiba Libretto 100CT):-
> If your panel is a non-standard resolution (e.g. 800x480), you will
> want to start with the XF86Config file at:
>
> /etc/X11/XF86Config.libretto100ct
>
> A description of the supported configuration options can be found at:
>
> /usr/doc/XFCom-neomagic-glibc-2.0.0/README
>
> <or>
>
> /usr/doc/XFCom-neomagic-libc5-2.0.0/README
>
> If you want to run you system in various color depths start X with the
> following
> command from the command line:
> startx -- -bpp #
> Replace # with 8, 16, or 24 to get the desired number of bits per pixel
>
> You can accomplish the same thing by editing your XF86Config file to comment
> out the display subsections above the color depth of interest. This will
> allow
> you to run in the desired color depth without having to use the -bpp flag
> when
> you execute the startx command.
>
> If you have any questions or problems with this X Server:
>
> PLEASE CHECK THE FAQ AT http://www.precisioninsight.com/faq.html BEFORE
> SENDING EMAIL TO THE SUPPORT ADDRESS
>
> If the FAQ does not help you to solve the problem, you may send email to
> "[EMAIL PROTECTED]". Please do NOT send any email to XFree86
> regarding this X Server.
>
> End of document.
>
>
>
> I followed the instructions above, and my X-Windows is excellent without any
> need for tweeking in any way. Apologies for the size of this mail.
>
> Regards
>
> Tony O'Brien.
>
>
>
>
>
> (snipped)
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Peter Bailey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> >
> > On Tue, 5 Jan 1999, Justin Scott Shriver wrote:
> >
> > > > Well said and agreed Brian. By the way...is the Neomagic
> > Chipset for all
> > > > neomagic cards now being supported by XF86 naturally, or is
> > > > XBF/MetroX/AccelX still a necessity to support the NeoMagic?
> > > >
> > > Two quick things. One for I7K owners the Neomagic chipset is
> > irrelevant,
> > > we have an ATI chipset. Ironically, the neomagic chip set (for which
> > > specifications are not readily available has a developed set of drivers.
> >
>
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