How To Request Better ATI Linux Support

Posted by kdawson on Tuesday March 20, 2007 @08:40PM from the worth-a-try dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Michael Larabel, the editor of Phoronix, has outlined some strategies for contacting ATI's customers (OEM/ODM/AIBs) to seek ATI Linux fglrx driver improvements. He opines that contacting ATI or AMD directly is the 'wrong approach.' He also states, 'I know for certain that at least one major OEM would like to see improved Linux support but is afraid that the Windows support would then be at risk.' Michael cites examples from the past where Lenovo had sought improved Linux display drivers, which resulted in several new features last year. He provides links to the feedback pages for a number of the vendors to whom ATI actually does listen."

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GREAT! by Anonymous Coward · 2007-03-20 21:10 · Score: 5, Funny

now who do we contact to get them to write good windows drivers?
Re:Do not copy the "suggested letter" by jellomizer · 2007-03-20 23:01 · Score: 1, Funny

Well it is better then.

Hay [Company Name]

You guys are such jerks. Get with the times man! Open Source is everything release GNU Drivers for your [video card model] now or you will be sorry in the future. Unless you change I am not going to get any of your crap, and I am going to warn everyone from buying your junk. Common you guys can be 1337 too!!!!!!

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Re:Not realy accurate statement. by tsalaroth · 2007-03-21 00:24 · Score: 2, Funny

Aren't you supposed to be posting this in the Opinion Center: Intel [tm] section?