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[Fwd: Beta version of i740 X server available]



There was a guy at the last install fest who had an APG video card
(unsupported); Sorry but I don't know his name; in case he isn't on the
redhat announce list I thought I'd forward this to the tclug list.

Kevin E. Martin wrote:
> 
> Version 0.9.8 of the XBF_i740 X Server is available from Red Hat's
> site (ftp://ftp.redhat.com/pub/XBF/).  This release contains a beta
> server that supports the Intel 740 graphics chip.
> 
> If you would like to use the i740 X Server, first please read the
> following.  If you still have support questions, please contact
> xbf_support@redhat.com directly.
> 
>               XBF_i740, Version 0.9.8, 21 September 1998
> 
> This FREE (see the license below) full featured X Server contains:
> 
>  * Full support for 8, 15, 16, 24 and 32 bit per pixel depths.
>  * Hardware cursor support to reduce sprite flicker.
>  * Hardware accelerated 2D drawing engine support for 8, 15, 16 and 24
>    bit per pixel depths.
>  * Support for high resolution video modes up to 1600x1200.
>  * Support for doublescan video modes (e.g., 320x200 and 320x240).
>  * Fully programmable clock supported.
>  * Robust text mode restore for VT switching.
> 
> Tested Video Cards
> 
>  * Real3D Starfighter AGP
> 
> CAUTION: Running this server on untested video cards poses a potential
> risk of damaging your video card and display.  You assume all risks in
> using this X server on untested video cards; however, if you
> successfully run this server on a video card not listed here, we would
> like to hear from you.  Please e-mail your video card make and model
> to us at "xbf_support@redhat.com".
> 
> Red Hat and Precision Insight, Inc. disclaim all warranties with
> regard to this X server.  In no event shall Red Hat or Precision
> Insight, Inc. be liable for any damages whatsoever resulting from the
> use of this X server.
> 
> This commercial quality X Server has been tested with only the Real3D
> Starfighter AGP card at this time.
> 
> This Free server is distributed in binary form only to conform with
> the Non Disclosure Agreement required by Intel.  If and when this non
> disclosure requirement is removed by Intel, all of the source code for
> this driver will be contributed to the XFree86 project.
> 
> Download and Installation Instructions
> 
> Red Hat 5.x (glibc) systems:-
>         ftp://ftp.redhat.com/pub/XBF/XBF-i740-glibc-0.9.8-1.i386.rpm
>         After installing, run (as root):
>                 ln -sf ../../usr/X11R6/bin/XBF_i740 /etc/X11/X
> 
> Red Hat 4.x (libc5 systems):-
>         ftp://ftp.redhat.com/pub/XBF/XBF-i740-libc5-0.9.8-1.i386.rpm
>         After installing, run (as root):
>                 ln -sf /usr/X11R6/bin/XBF_i740 /etc/X11/X
>                 chmod 4711 /usr/X11R6/bin/XBF_i740
> 
> After installing the X server, an XF86Config file needs to be set up
> for the your computer.  For Red Hat 4.x and 5.x systems, this file is
> "/etc/X11/XF86Config".  See the manual page for XF86Config for more
> information on how to properly setup this file for your computer.  For
> a description of the supported device configuration options, see the
> README file included in this release.  If your system has xf86config
> or XF86Setup, you can use these utilities to assist in setting up your
> XF86Config file.
> 
> Please note that this software is released under the XBF License below.
> 
> End User License Agreement for the XBF X server ("Software")
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