Re: Accelerated-X ... Comments Please.

[Adrian Saidac <adrian saidac now-online com>]

Hey,
I'll be short!
There is a Linux (beta) of a universal accelerator (supports ccs. 52 Vid cards)

David B Swann wrote:

> 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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> > E-Mail: John N. Alegre <listhub libros andante mn org>
> > Date: 28-Feb-99
> > Time: 13:30:34
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