Re: Linux Graphics Architecture (format fixed)

Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Sun, 7 Feb 1999 03:28:53 +0000 (GMT)


> > Read Mark Kilgards paper on it aat SGI
>
> I'm not affiliated with the GGI project. The only reason I suggest KGI drivers
> is: they exist.

Read the direct render paper by Mark Kilgard, then you'll understand why the
KGI model isnt relevant.

> The only other base of preexisting (or soon to be) code is the XFree 4.0
> acceleration engines, which would be fine too, although they might take more
> effort to repackage, and that project appears to be understaffed as is.

So join in.

> The sooner we put at firm foundation under the Linux graphics the better. It

Never pour concrete until you have planned what goes on top in detail. Its
very embarrasing trying to put a square house and a round foundation, however
firm.

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