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| − | *3D is supported in xorg/mesa/drm [http://dri.freedesktop.org/wiki/Building cvs] | + | *3D is supported in xorg/mesa/drm [http://dri.freedesktop.org/wiki/Building cvs] (but usable modes are limited by video RAM; with 8MB of video RAM, the DRI 3D drivers don't support 1400x1050 32-bit mode). |
=== Interesting links related to this project === | === Interesting links related to this project === | ||
Revision as of 16:48, 26 June 2005
Contents
Xorg S3 Savage Driver
Your X11 driver of choice if you have a Thinkpad with a Savage MX, IX or a SuperSavage chip. It is based on Tim Roberts savage driver for X, which didn't improve for a long time.
Features
- supports Xinerama and MergedFB
Project Homepage / Availability
- Homepage: http://www.botchco.com/alex/new-savage/html/
- The driver is also included in Xorg cvs.
Packages
Binary snapshots (DDX, DRI, DRM) are available here.
CVS
See this page for instructions on building from cvs.
Status
- in development, usable, secure.
- 3D is supported in xorg/mesa/drm cvs (but usable modes are limited by video RAM; with 8MB of video RAM, the DRI 3D drivers don't support 1400x1050 32-bit mode).
