[NTLUG:Discuss] Voodoo3 versux XFree86 - SUCCESS

[WIlliam Justice]

I did not know that, but before I do it (again), would it make a difference on my Pentium MMX 233?  I don't have a Pentium Pro/II.

I'm glad you gave me the heads-up on this.  I'm sure it'll come in handy in the near future!

>>> <Kyle_Davenport at compusa.com> 05/09/00 10:40AM >>>


Congrats on step 1.  You probably don't want to hear this, but did you rebuild
with pentiumpro optimizations?  This was like a big secret to me that you could
pass compiler options to rpm.  See for instance:
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/howtos/mdk-rpm/preliminary.html 

Basically, when you compile a package, use the --target option, like:
        rpm -bb --target i686 glibc.spec

(for an Pentium II/III/Pro optimized glibc package)

In my /usr/lib/rpm/rpmrc, I've added two lines:

        optflags: i386 -O3 -m486 -fno-strength-reduce
        optflags: i586 -O3 -march=pentium -malign-loops=2 -malign-jumps=2
        -malign-functions=2
        optflags: i686 -O3 -march=pentiumpro -malign-loops=2 -malign-jumps=2
        -malign-functions=2

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"WIlliam Justice" <JUSTICWM at c-b.com> on 05/09/2000 08:42:32 AM

Please respond to discuss at ntlug.org 

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Subject:  Re: [NTLUG:Discuss] Voodoo3 versux XFree86 - SUCCESS



DUH - When I built the XF86 rpm, I *assumed* that something during that three
hour process would install it.  I was wrong.

After installing the rpm and fighting with Xconfigurator for half an hour, I now
have X working.  I still need to tweak some settings and install the 3D drivers,
but at least I can see some real progress.

Thanks to all who offered tips - you woke me up to see what should have been
obvious.

William





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