Subject: Re: Mach64 vs FBDev
From: frame (frame@deadprotocol.org)
Date: Sat Oct 09 1999 - 12:01:21 MDT
But what exactly is FBDev? It has no acceleration, so why use it over Mach64?
My problem with it is that if I leave X idle for about 5 minutes it exits
saying that a function was called that wasn't implemented in FBDev, something
like GETCMAP...
Greg
P.S. Is there some reason why Mach64 can't be used? or is this just a
conscious choice by the YDL team?
Dan Burcaw wrote:
> FBDev is the X server we use. Doesn't matter if you have a Mach64 card,
> etc.
>
> Anyway, as far as the FBDev crashes, as root under X try running:
> xset s blank s off
>
> See if it's fixed.
>
> > I have spent the past few days trying to install an updated, version of
> > X.
> > The issue I am encountering is that X seems to detect FBDev instead of
> > Mach64.
> >
> > Now, 99 powerbooks have Mach64 cards I am told, so what is FBDev? should
> > I use it (it crashes X all the time, hence why I am reinstalling) and
> > how do I get linux to use the Mach64?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Greg
> >
> >
>
> Dan
>
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