You have to admit; the linux comunity usually comes through and cracks the
tough nut.
Case In Point: users with ATI's Radeon gfx cards had to try and use the
ATI-official linux driver and hope it would install properly on their
distro. So some guy who uses Puppy linux compiled it *in* so the rest of
us could just use it *already* working:
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/vie...142081&t=36567

Post subject: Puppy 4.1.2 for old Ati Radeon cards (update 12.12.2008)

Freakin AWES0ME!!!!

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§ñühwø£f <snuhwolf@netscape.net> wrote:

>You have to admit; the linux comunity usually comes through and cracks the
>tough nut.
>Case In Point: users with ATI's Radeon gfx cards had to try and use the
>ATI-official linux driver and hope it would install properly on their
>distro. So some guy who uses Puppy linux compiled it *in* so the rest of
>us could just use it *already* working:
>http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/vie...142081&t=36567
>
>Post subject: Puppy 4.1.2 for old Ati Radeon cards (update 12.12.2008)
>
>Freakin AWES0ME!!!!
>
>^_^

It's a start, what's needed is all games to start supporting GPL. Or
DirectX XX hacked for the linux (without a support program).

When the support for XP dies, I need an OS, the above should be ready
by then - a lot of people are claiming to be working on the directx
problem. One board says watch this space, last dated 2007 :}

My video card has DirectX 10 hard coded in it, but it can't be
upgraded (maybe a firmware update).

MS has also changed the rules, taking off in another direction this
midway thru DirectX10 now 10.1 - it will still be DirectX 10x and on,
but with different rules (how it works). -
http://www.techmixer.com/microsoft-d...l-directx-101/

So far the games I play and am purchasing (Modern Warfare 2) are still
being released as directX 9.0c compatible. but with the release of
Windows 7 that could change fairly soon.

Modern Warfare 2 hasn't released it's required system requirements
yet. I have to hope it's 9.0c, as I've already ordered it :)

I do have a PS3. - The PS3 and Xbox still have the decency not to ask
if you have your credit card handy each time you turn them on.
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On Mon, 5 Oct 2009 20:57:52 +0000 (UTC), ???hw??f
<snuhwolf@netscape.net>wrote:

>You have to admit; the linux comunity usually comes through and cracks the
>tough nut.
>Case In Point: users with ATI's Radeon gfx cards had to try and use the
>ATI-official linux driver and hope it would install properly on their
>distro. So some guy who uses Puppy linux compiled it *in* so the rest of
>us could just use it *already* working:
>http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/vie...142081&t=36567
>
>Post subject: Puppy 4.1.2 for old Ati Radeon cards (update 12.12.2008)
>
>Freakin AWES0ME!!!!
>
>^_^

Great for system acceleration but probably still need some **** for
GPL games and such.

In message <bgplc55h77gadgm0218snkr8n4gv17h0cp@4ax.com>,
Pennywise@DerryMaine.Gov wrote:
> §ñühwø£f <snuhwolf@netscape.net> wrote:
>
> >You have to admit; the linux comunity usually comes through and cracks the
> >tough nut.
> >Case In Point: users with ATI's Radeon gfx cards had to try and use the
> >ATI-official linux driver and hope it would install properly on their
> >distro. So some guy who uses Puppy linux compiled it *in* so the rest of
> >us could just use it *already* working:
> >http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/vie...142081&t=36567
> >
> >Post subject: Puppy 4.1.2 for old Ati Radeon cards (update 12.12.2008)
> >
> >Freakin AWES0ME!!!!
> >
> >^_^
>
> It's a start, what's needed is all games to start supporting GPL. Or
> DirectX XX hacked for the linux (without a support program).
>
> When the support for XP dies, I need an OS, the above should be ready
> by then - a lot of people are claiming to be working on the directx
> problem. One board says watch this space, last dated 2007 :}
>
> My video card has DirectX 10 hard coded in it, but it can't be
> upgraded (maybe a firmware update).
>
> MS has also changed the rules, taking off in another direction this
> midway thru DirectX10 now 10.1 - it will still be DirectX 10x and on,
> but with different rules (how it works). -
> http://www.techmixer.com/microsoft-d...l-directx-101/
>
Heh...kewl site. Written by non-native speaker of engrish :)
Direct X-11 support for Win vista...might use multi gpus.

> So far the games I play and am purchasing (Modern Warfare 2) are still
> being released as directX 9.0c compatible. but with the release of
> Windows 7 that could change fairly soon.
>
M$ driving hardware upgrades? *Thats* never happened before.
;)

> Modern Warfare 2 hasn't released it's required system requirements
> yet. I have to hope it's 9.0c, as I've already ordered it :)
>
> I do have a PS3. - The PS3 and Xbox still have the decency not to ask
> if you have your credit card handy each time you turn them on.

Plus the xbox has an added feature of it being either a heater or explosive
IIRC.

AS for this linux I'm using: no decent media app to listen to streams was
included.
Its always something...

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In message <36c561.8s3.19.2@news.alt.net>, Meat Plow wrote:
> On Mon, 5 Oct 2009 20:57:52 +0000 (UTC), ???hw??f
> <snuhwolf@netscape.net>wrote:
>
> >You have to admit; the linux comunity usually comes through and cracks the
> >tough nut.
> >Case In Point: users with ATI's Radeon gfx cards had to try and use the
> >ATI-official linux driver and hope it would install properly on their
> >distro. So some guy who uses Puppy linux compiled it *in* so the rest of
> >us could just use it *already* working:
> >http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/vie...142081&t=36567
> >
> >Post subject: Puppy 4.1.2 for old Ati Radeon cards (update 12.12.2008)
> >
> >Freakin AWES0ME!!!!
> >
> >^_^
>
> Great for system acceleration but probably still need some **** for
> GPL games and such.

Heh. Its *puppy* linux. It needs a lot of stuff.
Media Player, decent newsreader, etc.


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§ñühw¤£f <snuhwolf@netscape.net> wrote:

>> I do have a PS3. - The PS3 and Xbox still have the decency not to ask
>> if you have your credit card handy each time you turn them on.

>Plus the xbox has an added feature of it being either a heater or explosive
>IIRC.

Didn't know the Xbox dual'd as a heater as well, I didn't turn the PS3
on when the air conditioner was running, as I figured it was just a
trade off.

As a side note: The game release of Modern Warfare 2 prestige version
was to include working night vision goggles ($150 for the game) - Then
last week the prestige version was only coming out for the Xbox, MW2
is going to be another Halo.

Remember when Xbox was almost through? Nobody was buying them, then
Halo 1 was released; Halo make the Xbox. Now it appears B.S. was
called and Infinity Ward is including the prestige version for the PS3
as well.

Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Gameplay Uncut: Flag Runner (Official HD)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4PMRFkx07g&fmt=22


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