[olug] Laptop Options 2

[Dave Rowe]

Nor do I, and I'm sure a large majority of Linux users, contrary to Mr. 
Jr's beliefs just use the manufacturers drivers.  Compiz wouldn't be 
nearly as popular as it is if they didn't.

Craig Wolf wrote:
> That is the beauty that Linux gives us all, choice to choose!  I don't
> get that anal retentive about the drivers on my system.  
> 
>>>> Dave Rowe <dave at roweware.com> 2/19/2008 >>>
> I think he meant a 'free OS'.  Nvidia's official drivers are still 
> closed source.
> 
> Craig Wolf wrote:
>> Luke, I beg to differ.  I have run 3d on my Nvidia cards, you just
> have
>> to download the driver from Nvidia just like the ATI.
>>
>>>>> Luke -Jr <luke at dashjr.org> 2/19/2008 >>>
>> On Monday 18 February 2008, Rob Townley wrote:
>>> Intel(R) Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 [subtract $100]
>>> 128MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce™ 8400M GS [Included in Price]
>>>
>>> However, have no idea how the nVidia 8400M GS plays with compiz.
>> If you want to run a free OS (eg, most people who use Linux?),
> nVidia
>> cards 
>> are 2D only. No 3D accel at all.
>>
>> The Intel gfx should be good though :)
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