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Better Looking Linux: Tungsten Graphics
Several folks have e-mailed about the formation of Tungsten Graphics, which is composed of quite a number of ex-Precision Insighters. Linuxgames is carrying a bit of a conversation with Frank LaMonica, the CEO of the new company. They've got a contract with Red Hat already in place. Frank's statement summarizes what they are doing well: "The work we are doing involves Mesa ? and XFree86, including both 2D and 3D multi-screen technology, and we are working very closely with the OpenGL ? ARB to maintain the integrity of the OpenGL API. We believe that OpenGL 2.0 needs more industry support, so we are working to help generate that support. DRI ? technology is still in its infancy, and TG plans to help bring it to full fruition. Our first step in that goal is to significantly improve the existing open source DRI driver for the Radeon chipset. That driver is tentatively scheduled for release in late spring or early summer of 2002. "
Every time someone whines, "Go make more tiles for us, Bowie!" i'm that much less inclined to actually do so.
Despite apperances to the contrary, I have a sense of humor. My comment wasnt meant as a "slam" of their efforts, but I do appreciate you expecting the worst from me, that oh-so-evil guy who pissed you off a year ago when I flipped VA the bird and walked away. Well, guess what. Everyone else did the same thing a month ago. Go label them pariahs. I'll foot the bill for the ink.
In the meantime, cool down and wise up. It wont hurt, I promise.
Bowie J. Poag