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The State of Linux Graphics

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the stuff-to-read dept.

jonsmirl writes "I've written a lengthy article covering what I learned during the last two years building the Xegl display server. Topics include the current X server, framebuffer, Xgl, graphics drivers, multiuser support, using the GPU, and a new display server design. Hopefully it will help you fill in the pieces and build an overall picture of the graphics landscape."

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  1. Re:ATI Drivers by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    I just want an ATI driver that will work in full screen mode with my Dell Laptop.

    Use Windows. Better, faster, less exploits than the vanilla-kernel.

  2. He missed some things. by Theovon · · Score: 1, Troll

    If this guy was really interested in Linux desktop graphics, he would have at least made a passing mention of the Open Graphics Project ( http://opengraphics.org/ ).

  3. Re:Thanks Jon! by Taladar · · Score: 0, Troll

    You mean wasting ressources on eye candy?

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