Re: Accelerated-X ... Comments Please.

[David B Swann <swann nosc mil>]

There X server is faster than XFree, IMHO.  I have a copy ONLY because
XFree did NOT support the Laptop graphics card that I had.  Unless you
have plenty of money and/or speed is critical, stick with XFree.

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On Sun, 28 Feb 1999, John N. Alegre wrote:

> I am considering purchase of Xi Graphic's Accelerated-X.  Can anyone give me
> and advise/suggestions coming from hands on experience?
> 
> Some of the questions I have.
> 
> 1.  Is it worth the money?
> 2.  Is it hard to install (relative to XFree86)
> 3.  Can you use in on more than one platform on the same subnet?
> 4.  How well does it support the latest upgrades do things like KDE, Gnome, etc.
> 5.  Does it support 3D accelerator cards.
> 
> With respect to the final question.  I have a dual boot NT / Red Hat 5.2
> system.  I want to add a 3D accelerator card that can be used by both.  The
> system processor is only a Pentium 200 Pro so I am not looking for anything
> very fancy in a 3D card.  Some low end Voodoo FX chip card would probably work
> fine.  Currently the machine (Gateway system) had a STB S3 Virge/VX with 4Meg
> Video Ram.  I am looking to get a 3D card that will work with BOTH NT and
> Linux.
> 
> All comments welcome.  At this point I am more concerned in finding
> Accelerated-X experience than the vid card stuff.  But all comments very
> welcome.
> 
> Thanks in advance
> john
> 
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> Date: 28-Feb-99
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