Regnum, Ubuntu 9.10 and Open Source Drivers

DuoMaxwell · 01-16-2010, 04:34 PM

Got a box here running Ubuntu 9.10 64 bit with an XPress 200 chipset, RS480 for s939 to be exact http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xpress_...eon_Xpress_200 is there any chance of getting it to work? I'm running the default Radeon drivers right now, not FGLRX or any of the newer R300+ work as I've yet to figure out how to install it.

I know it'll be slow shit, but it should run at low settings.

Cuchulainn · 01-16-2010, 09:09 PM

If you want use the catalyst drivers instead, Catalyst 9.3 is the last version which supports your XPress 200 chipset. Link: http://support.amd.com/de/gpudownloa...1&lang=English

If you want use the radeon driver, you maybe have to install driconf. Then enable a certain texture type (I forgot the name of this texture).

Pakos · 01-17-2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuchulainn

If you want use the catalyst drivers instead, Catalyst 9.3 is the last version which supports your XPress 200 chipset. Link: http://support.amd.com/de/gpudownloa...1&lang=English

If you want use the radeon driver, you maybe have to install driconf. Then enable a certain texture type (I forgot the name of this texture).

s3tc but afaik it's a hack only unless drivers have them, for example on intel cards you can enable it but it doesnt help so you have to compile libtxc

ArcticWolf · 01-17-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Pakos

s3tc but afaik it's a hack only unless drivers have them, for example on intel cards you can enable it but it doesnt help so you have to compile libtxc

It's not a hack, it's an option because libxtc is closed-source and cannot be included in opensource drivers. It's S3 fault.

Mikan · 01-17-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ArcticWolf

...because libxtc is closed-source and cannot be included in opensource drivers.

And also the fact that S3TC is patented and must be licensed for use.

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Originally Posted by Wikipedia

While S3 Graphics is no longer a leading competitor in the graphics accelerator market, license fees are still levied and collected for the use of S3TC technology

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S3_Texture_Compression

Kind regards.

Pakos · 01-17-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ArcticWolf

It's not a hack, it's an option because libxtc is closed-source and cannot be included in opensource drivers. It's S3 fault.

Well yeah, i wasn't sure how to say thay so thats why i used "hack" word :P

01-16-2010, 04:34 PM	#1
DuoMaxwell Master Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: A place worse then hell Posts: 332	Regnum, Ubuntu 9.10 and Open Source Drivers Got a box here running Ubuntu 9.10 64 bit with an XPress 200 chipset, RS480 for s939 to be exact http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xpress_...eon_Xpress_200 is there any chance of getting it to work? I'm running the default Radeon drivers right now, not FGLRX or any of the newer R300+ work as I've yet to figure out how to install it. I know it'll be slow shit, but it should run at low settings. __________________ My Chars: Duo Maxwell, Knight, Ignis. Yo Momma, Conjurer, Ignis. Izana, Hunter, Ignis Bank Of Duo, Warrior, used as gear storage only cause we have no banks...

01-16-2010, 09:09 PM	#2
Cuchulainn Master Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 303	If you want use the catalyst drivers instead, Catalyst 9.3 is the last version which supports your XPress 200 chipset. Link: http://support.amd.com/de/gpudownloa...1&lang=English If you want use the radeon driver, you maybe have to install driconf. Then enable a certain texture type (I forgot the name of this texture).