At work we have several old computers with R128 cards that could be used for thinclients or something like that. It's very cool!
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EXA Support Finally Comes To The R128 Driver
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Originally posted by BO$$ View PostPointless waste of resources... 2000 loc for something no one uses anymore. Such a shame for this lack of focus! Instead of contributing to advancing linux they waste time implementing 14 year old drivers. Some people take pleasure in uselessness. Who the hell uses that graphics card anymore?
WOW!
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Originally posted by BO$$ View PostDo you actually have any argument against my statement that supporting such an old graphics card is useless or you're just gonna say I'm retarded just because?
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Originally posted by AlbertP View PostThis developer chose to work on the r128 driver. If we don't accept the patch, chances are he doesn't contribute anymore. He has experience writing Rage 128 drivers - for other hardware, there are other developers. That there is a patch to r128 does not mean that other developers have less time for other drivers.
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Originally posted by AlbertP View PostThis developer chose to work on the r128 driver. If we don't accept the patch, chances are he doesn't contribute anymore. He has experience writing Rage 128 drivers - for other hardware, there are other developers. That there is a patch to r128 does not mean that other developers have less time for other drivers.Originally posted by AJenbo View PostCoding old driveres also could be a way to learn about writing GPU driveres before moving to more current models.
If somebody has that elderly chip still and decides to write or shape up the existing driver for it, fine! This work should be welcomed.Stop TCPA, stupid software patents and corrupt politicians!
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