Re: [XFree86] Xfree86_3.3.6 vs. 4.3.0 to get s3-module
thanks a lot. everything looks much better now (compared to vesa - and of course, runs faster) regards, Gebhard dettmar - Original Message - From: Craig Ringer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2003 8:02 PM Subject: Re: [XFree86] Xfree86_3.3.6 vs. 4.3.0 to get s3-module > > I´m a newby so forgive me if I ask stupid questions. > > "stupid" questions are hard to forgive, but questions stemming from a > lack of knowlege are not a problem. I don't see any stupid questions :-) > > > I have debian woody with xfree86 version 4.1.0 and S3 Trio V64+ graphic > > card (765 Chip) on a Pentium I Board. Unfortunately, version 4.1.0 only > > supports savage and virge, which means I have either to upgrade to 4.3.0 > > or "downgrade" to 3.3.6 to get the s3 module. Which alternative would > > you prefer? > > Using 3.3.6's XF86_S3 server is definitely the easy way to go. The > server works great on 99% of hardware. You won't RENDER support, xrandr, > etc but that shouldn't be a serious issue. > > In other words, if you want AA fonts, hot resolution changes, etc you'll > need XFree86 4.3, but if you don't care or rather sensibly think it's a > bit too much fuss, then I suggest you stick with 3.3.6 . 99% of apps are > happy with a v3.3.6 server (for that matter, 95% are happy with an > ancient X server like that found on SCO OpenServer!). > > > However, is there any difference, since I just need the s3 > > module? > > The v3 X servers are actually separate programs, one per driver. In > practice it doesn't make much difference. > > Usually, "apt-get install xserver-s3" and if needed "dpkg-reconfigure > xserver-s3" will do the trick. > > > When I run the PreInstall-script of 3.3.6, what will happen if I > > have a newer glibc version than this script assumes? I mean > > "downgrading" makes me a bit suspicious. > > The XFree86 3.3 binaries included in Debian 3.0 are built against the > same glibc as the rest of the system, and it won't matter. If you're > considering building your own XFree86 3.3.x then I suggest that you > either use the one that comes in the distro, or upgrade to 4.3 if you > want to build your own. > > Craig Ringer > > > ___ > XFree86 mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86 ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
Re: [XFree86] Xfree86_3.3.6 vs. 4.3.0 to get s3-module
I´m a newby so forgive me if I ask stupid questions. "stupid" questions are hard to forgive, but questions stemming from a lack of knowlege are not a problem. I don't see any stupid questions :-) I have debian woody with xfree86 version 4.1.0 and S3 Trio V64+ graphic card (765 Chip) on a Pentium I Board. Unfortunately, version 4.1.0 only supports savage and virge, which means I have either to upgrade to 4.3.0 or "downgrade" to 3.3.6 to get the s3 module. Which alternative would you prefer? Using 3.3.6's XF86_S3 server is definitely the easy way to go. The server works great on 99% of hardware. You won't RENDER support, xrandr, etc but that shouldn't be a serious issue. In other words, if you want AA fonts, hot resolution changes, etc you'll need XFree86 4.3, but if you don't care or rather sensibly think it's a bit too much fuss, then I suggest you stick with 3.3.6 . 99% of apps are happy with a v3.3.6 server (for that matter, 95% are happy with an ancient X server like that found on SCO OpenServer!). However, is there any difference, since I just need the s3 module? The v3 X servers are actually separate programs, one per driver. In practice it doesn't make much difference. Usually, "apt-get install xserver-s3" and if needed "dpkg-reconfigure xserver-s3" will do the trick. When I run the PreInstall-script of 3.3.6, what will happen if I have a newer glibc version than this script assumes? I mean "downgrading" makes me a bit suspicious. The XFree86 3.3 binaries included in Debian 3.0 are built against the same glibc as the rest of the system, and it won't matter. If you're considering building your own XFree86 3.3.x then I suggest that you either use the one that comes in the distro, or upgrade to 4.3 if you want to build your own. Craig Ringer ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
[XFree86] Xfree86_3.3.6 vs. 4.3.0 to get s3-module
Title: Xfree86_3.3.6 vs. 4.3.0 to get s3-module Hello everybody, I´m a newby so forgive me if I ask stupid questions. I have debian woody with xfree86 version 4.1.0 and S3 Trio V64+ graphic card (765 Chip) on a Pentium I Board. Unfortunately, version 4.1.0 only supports savage and virge, which means I have either to upgrade to 4.3.0 or "downgrade" to 3.3.6 to get the s3 module. Which alternative would you prefer? However, is there any difference, since I just need the s3 module? When I run the PreInstall-script of 3.3.6, what will happen if I have a newer glibc version than this script assumes? I mean "downgrading" makes me a bit suspicious. Thanks in advance and regards gebhard
