[NTLUG:Discuss] agpgart versions

[Kyle_Davenport@compusa.com]

glx does not support voodoo cards.  you can install the agp module, but I don't
think any rendering libraries will use it.  I vaguely recall seeing that even if
enabled, agp would not provide any benefit  for voodoo graphics, but I can not
find the reference now.  Let me   know if you notice any difference.

as linuxgames.com video card review pointed out, the voodoo driver could still
use some improvements under linux.

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al <al_h at technologist.com> on 06/19/2000 08:14:17 AM

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Subject:  Re: [NTLUG:Discuss] agpgart versions



al wrote:
>
> ok so I kept digging and found a single reference to something
> called "agpgart" deep in the hdwr accel 3D discussion
> on NTLUG.org by Chris Cox
>
> so I went looking for it.....
> the only one I found is a src rpm for -Conectiva- linux
> I already did a rpm --rebuild and this went smoothly
>
> but before I rpm-Uvh
> I want to know...
> will this rpm I have compiled work with my -Mandrake- Distro?
> and is this all I need for AGP access with 2.2.16 and XF3.3.6?
>
ok, sorry for my ignorant ramblings guys.

I found a reference to agpgart being part of the GLX structure.
Am I right in thinking this means that if I want AGP access I must
use GLX..and all its limitations?

Or is agpgart something I can take advantage of with a normal
Glide/Mesa installation and my 2.2.16 kernel?