Re: [cooker-amd64] VIA chipset support

[Greg Helps]

> This should perhaps go to a X11 list, but I figured I'd ask here first.
>
> Will Mandrake A64 have full support for the VIA K8M800 chipset with the
> new S3
> Graphics UniChrome? Pro IGP?

Hi Brent
The current development XFree86 has a 'via' driver which has support for
Via K8M800, among other things. This means it should be in XFree86 4.4,
which will hopefully be released soonish since they are currently testing
Release Candidate 2. I don't believe the Via driver is in the XFree86
distribution that comes with Mandrake, but there is a good chance that
someone will release it as an RPM after XFree86 4.4 has been officially
released. You can always compile it yourself if you feel so inclined.

> I'm particulary interested the the Shuttle XPC supposwedly comming out
> with this chipset in early 2004. There do seem to be issues with the
> nForce3 150 chipset, & the Via ones seem more stable.

Well, I do like the little Shuttle PC's. I can't compare the nForce3 150
to the Via chipsets, but I can say that I've had very few problems with my
nForce3 (Gigabyte GA8NNXP). Not sure what gives you the idea that the Via
chipsets are more stable, but certainly buy what you think will be the
best for your needs. Remember that home 64-bit OS's are still a little
green, so you have to expect some small issues along the way.

Greg