Re: rfc/headsup: graphics driver packaging in F16+

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On 04/12/2011 01:38 PM, Adam Jackson wrote:
> On Tue, 2011-04-12 at 12:23 -0400, Bill Nottingham wrote:
>> Adam Jackson (ajax@xxxxxxxxxx) said:
>>> So that's the rough plan.  Comments appreciated if I'm overlooking
>>> anything.
>>
>> The question would be how we ensure that these additional drivers are in the
>> install image, or in the installed system, if necessary. Or do we not care
>> if they get vesa?  How would users be informed/able to install drivers if
>> necessary? (I don't know that PK search is good here.)
>
> To a first approximation, I deeply do not care.  If you're choosing to
> use an s3virge in 2011 you've already decided to make your life hard.


While I don't care about accelerated X support, this hardware darned 
well better continue working in an "it works" 2D display mode.  VESA or 
whatever is fine.

Why?

Data centers have /plenty/ of ancient video solutions out there, and 
basic video support is needed.

	Jeff


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