kernel-module-fglrx for kernel 2.6.16-1.2115--where is it?

Jeff Vian jvian10 at charter.net
Wed Jun 14 23:34:56 UTC 2006


On Wed, 2006-06-14 at 11:32 -0400, Temlakos wrote:
> The latest kernel for FC4 is out, and it works well on my Dell Inspiron 
> 1300 with the latest version of kernel-module-madwifi.
> 
> But I also have a Gateway Perfection 1000XL with an ATI Radeon card. 
> Whenever I upgrade the kernel, I always wait for kernel-module-fglrx for 
> that kernel.
> 
> So where is kernel-module-fglrx for kernel version 2.6.16-1.2115? The 
> livna repo doesn't have it, and I've been waiting for two days.
> 
I guess I should say "have patience". 

There is lag in getting the modules built since the kernel is released,
then livna needs time to build the module package.

If you want things sooner, volunteer to assist livna in building the
packages.

> Or does the kernel now provide native support for an ATI card in 3D 
> mode? (I didn't think that was legal, given the proprietary nature of 
> ATI graphics drivers.)
> 
> Temlakos
> 




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