James Kosin wrote: > Globe Trotter wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I am ordering a souped-up workstation and I was wondering which graphics >> card is preferable for running fedora: >> >> a 256 MB PCIe x16 nVidia NVS 290, Dual Monitor capable >> >> or >> >> a >> ATI Fire GL V3600 256MB, Dual Monitor DVI Capable ATI3600 >> >> What would you suggest? I do not need huge 3-d acceleration and stuff, >> but want it to work well. >> >> Please let me know if I should provide more information. >> >> Best wishes, >> Trotter >> > > Trotter, > > If you like re-configuring or re-installing drivers at ever kernel > change then OK you can do either. The bad news is ATI and nVidia are > not fully natively supported in XWindows in most circumstances without > the proprietary drivers. There are repos that support these two and > work is being done for native support... but, alas it is SLOW in coming. > > Tips: > If you choose either of these, only do so with the intent to CAREFULLY > update kernels and drivers. Don't try updating the kernel if there is > no driver update available, you may regret this decision. > Next, try getting an older model ATI or nVidia card, support is easier > for the older models than the newer ones. Linux is also a bit slow at > getting newer cards supported natively, without going to proprietary > drivers. >
I think you will not have any issues with upgrading kernels using recent rpmfusion packages. I believe the above advice is obsolete. -- fedora-list mailing list fedora-list@redhat.com To unsubscribe: https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Communicate/MailingListGuidelines
