On Tue, 10 Apr 2001, Mike Perry wrote:
> Damm things still crippled!
>
> from their (Matrox) own readme.txt:
>
> This driver is based on the open source development being done within the
> XFree86 Project. The driver remains unmodified, with the exception of the
> HAL module, which is a closed source library used to enable features such as
> DualHead, TV out, and support for digital flat panel monitors.
>
> In addition (also from their readme.txt):
>
> Note: The TV out option is not supported by the G450. This feature is
> currently only supported by the G400.
>
> Not incredibly useful :-(
Due to the macrovision on/off code in that library, it will probably never
be open sourced.
But remember, it is for your own good!
>
> Rgds:
>
> Michael Perry.
> R&D. Dep. Netafim Magal.
> <<<<Linux -- the Ultimate Windows Service Pack>>>>
> The three most dangerous things are a programmer with a soldering iron, a
> manager who codes, and a user who gets ideas.
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: R.I.P. Deaddog [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Tue, April 10, 2001 11:58
> > To: Mandrake Cooker List
> > Subject: [Cooker] Matrox G450 driver opensource'd
> >
> >
> > Seen this news in linuxgames.com.
> > Is it an appropriate time to incorporate the new opensource'd driver into
> > XFree86 package?
> >
>
>
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