nightmorph 07/08/07 08:09:06 Modified: ati-faq.xml Log: added a couple of new bits of support from bug 170293. while i was editing the doc anyway, also went through and revamped several other sections, including adding new info on the latest ati cards (no support for R600/HD 2000 series), other xorg driver support updates, removed 2.4 kernel stuff, removed x11-drm per previous updates to the hardware accel guide, and condensed install instructions
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