Jesse Allen wrote: > > The current state of open source video drivers for Linux is as far as > > I know that they only do basic 2D. For 3D you have to use > > closed-source drivers, which is simply not an option for a lot of > > people, be that because of stability, compatability or other issues. > > > > Which means that your patch only helps the select few that are using > > closed-source video drivers, is that correct? > > > > For everybody else, your patch will mean a tremendous slowdown > > instead, is that correct? > > I have 3D acceleration in open source using DRI. This patch will help us too.
I wonder who "us" is :-). What hardware do you have? I've got ATI and the fglrx driver works like fixing a wristclock with a large brick works. Not good. So I'm on the open source wagon. I imagine that lots of other people are using OS drivers too. Does anyone have a good overview of how many of the more popular OS video drivers actually implement enough 3D for the patch to be a Good Thing? The patch is fine and all, but if I'm right and there's a lot of people using OS drivers that doesn't support the features needed (thus making performance worse), this patch should be optional and not replace the current working stuff.. .02 €/£/$/¥
