Kernel Log: Coming in 2.6.32 (Part 2) – Graphics

“As usual at this point in the development cycle, mostly minor
patches have been merged over the past few days to avoid making
changes that might introduce new bugs in the three to six weeks
that remain until the final release of Linux 2.6.32.

“Having looked at the network subsystem changes in the previous
issue, the Kernel Log will now discuss the most important
advancements in the field of graphics hardware support. Some of
these changes have probably been eagerly awaited by many users
since AMD resumed closer cooperation with the open source
developers. 3D and KMS for Radeon

“The kernel and its Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) will now
offer 3D support and kernel-based mode setting (KMS) for AMD’s
series R600 and R700 GPUs. These are used in the Radeon series
2000, 3000 and 4000 models – which includes most of the
Radeon graphics cards sold in the past couple of years as well as
various AMD series 700 motherboard chip-sets.”

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