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Subject: Re: [aclug-L] Video Card Recommendation!!
From: "Clint A. Brubakken" <cabrubak@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 1999 09:30:47 -0500 (CDT)
Reply-to: aclug-L@xxxxxxxxxxxx

I'm looking at the Vodoo 3, which may be more then you need, but its
supported with Xfree86 3.3.4. 

I know X does support AGP, to see if the card you want is supported
check their page:
http://www.xfree86.org/cardlist.html


On Sun, 29 Aug 1999, Mohammad Islam wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> I am thinking about buying a new video card for my linux machine.
> Currently it has a Diamond stealth card(4 MB).  I recently purchased a
> monitor that can do 1280x1024 @75 Hz with unlimited color support. Now i
> would like a video card that can support 1280x1024 in 32 bit true color. 
> 
> So i am asking for recommendation from the list members. Ummm...also..
> does linux support AGP cards? If so, would someone name some specific
> brands/chipset that will work great with linux?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Mohammed
> 

Clint Brubakken
Developer, Computer Science Services Group, LLC
Dictator-for-Life Air Capital Linux Users Group 
Independent Web Programming Contracting
Wichita, KS
cabrubak@xxxxxxx
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