[Discuss] Thinkpad T60p and Kubuntu

[Michael]

On Fri, 2007-10-12 at 16:21 -0700, Alan W. Irwin wrote:


> I have just researched ATI 3D capability, and apparently the r200 series has
> had open 2D/3D specs for a long time now with a corresponding x.org device,
> and the r500 series and up have open 2D specs (just released with an
> experimental x.org 2D devie) and a promise of complete 3D specs soon.  It is
> unlikely ATI are going to bother with releasing specs for the older r300 and
> r400 series because they are in the business of selling new stuff. So if you
> don't like binary blob X.org devices, you should avoid ATI r300 and r400
> series video chipsets, and your best current 3D ATI choice is an r200-based
> chipset (they still sell them).  Also, an r500 or higher based video chipset
> might be a good 3D bet for the future.
> 
> If you look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATI_FireGL and hover over the
> links, most of those cards lie in the proprietary valley of death between
> the r200 and r500 so watch out.
> 
> Alan


Thanks for the input Alan. I checked the Wikipedia site and my card
(Mobility FireGL5250) is an r520. Your data about 2D now and 3D soon
also fits with what I have learned.

Michael.