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CNN: ATI to release open source drivers for Linux

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Oct 21, 1999

“ATI Technologies on Wednesday said it will release more
programming specifications for its Rage line of graphics chips, a
move designed to encourage Linux developers to create more drivers
that can be used with the operating system.”

“ATI supplies graphics components and multimedia technology for
PCs, set-top boxes and other consumer electronics devices. The
graphics chip maker, which already supports open source drivers for
its two-dimensional products, is seeking to expand support for 3D
and multimedia products
by releasing development information
relating to its 3D and multimedia Rage Pro and Rage 128 graphics
chips, the company said in a statement…”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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