Radeon Gallium3D Still Long Shot From Catalyst

[russofris]

That would great for the *BSD (and other) guys, I am sure they'll be thrilled to see more previously "generic" code move to be Linux specific.

My feeling is that they will be exactly as happy as the *Linux (and other) guys are when they see closed-source offerings derived from BSD (CellOS for the PS3 being a good example).

Edit: A closer look at my PS3 reveals that the OS may be more Darwin-like than FreeBSD-like. My statement still stands though, despite the (possibly) bad example.

[geearf]

That would great for the *BSD (and other) guys, I am sure they'll be thrilled to see more previously "generic" code move to be Linux specific.

[Thatguy]

sure but your argument about the kernel source size is still bullshit.

20 years ago the kernel source was so much smaller maybe we should use a time travelling engine to go back in time to be sure the kernel source is smaller...

this is just bullshit!

and hey don't write code this makes the kernel source bigger ans we all know this is "bad" LOL

Bridgman bullshit logic at work..

every time you add code to the kernel, you increase the likely hood of bugs in the kernel.adding more bugs to a already enormous and buggy kernel, isn't the solution.

[russofris]

While GSoC is useful,unfortunately there seems to be a bunch of unfinished projects/tasks or unimplemented features happening with it.

I believe that the same can be said of any org that funds software development. Not all pound puppies find homes. It's sad. I wonder if GSOC is statistically better or worse than other similar initiatives (and why).

Now I'm sad about puppies. Look what you've done!

[russofris]

JB, I just wanted to thank you for responding openly to my earlier query. I just had a chance to read an digest it.

I would like to give the matter additional thought. My current opinion on the matter is that there is a free platform available that will run on 99% of commodity hardware, and nobody is currently leveraging it. Installation of this platform is so incredibly easy that it isn't even required (LiveCD/USB). If I were in AMDs position, I would put together a bare-bones distro (Kernel, X, Mesa, SDL, a steam-like-client, and the demos with the hot cg chick) and leverage it to showcase AMD's technology. The result would be that 'every' AMD powered PC becomes a console.

I realize that this is a lot like what sony did with FreeBSD (cellOS) and GLES2 (libgcm/PSGL), the difference would be that you already have a huge installation base. Existing customers that have a positive experience on the platform continue to purchase AMD tech, customers of "the other tech and platform vendors" will look over the shoulder of your customers and say "Hey what's that? How can I get that?".

I'll think more about what you said tonight, but as far as I can tell, a million bucks and two years could quickly turn into market domination for a tech vendor. You don't need Sony or Microsoft.

[nightmarex]

While GSoC is useful,unfortunately there seems to be a bunch of unfinished projects/tasks or unimplemented features happening with it. As the owner of much AMD/ATI tech over the years (Windows and Linux), drivers have always been an issue. I can't help but watch kickstart helping get games off the ground (Wasteland 2) and not get the idea that Linux users have deep pockets when it comes to getting something for their beloved OS. I would love to donate to bring up the quality of the binary and oss drivers to Linux/BSD. As a dedicated Linux user I continue to buy AMD recently a A83870k so don't make me sorry for supporting you!

[agd5f]

Out of curiosity, did you guys consider to make something like GSoC for developing some features of the driver? IMO it's very interesting idea to pay a developer to improve, e.g., power management.

Anyone is welcome to submit any idea as a GSOC or xorg EVOC project. As long as the proposal is well thought out and covers a reasonable amount of work, in most cases it will be accepted.

[russofris]

You're confusing me with the "Android is an excuse" comment. 30 posts ago you said that Android was Linux and therefore its market share should be counted as Linux. Now you're saying that working on Android is just an excuse not to support Linux on the desktop ?

I don't understand the MS comment.

Click on his name on the left side, then click on "Ignore". The result will be something that resembles a linux related web-forum.

No need to thank me.

[Drago]

Out of curiosity, did you guys consider to make something like GSoC for developing some features of the driver? IMO it's very interesting idea to pay a developer to improve, e.g., power management.

I will support GSoc for Radeons too.

[log0]

Sigh, another thread going down the drain.

mats88, bridgman please don't feed the troll, thanks.