[plug] 3d Savage - try ASUS nForce instead

I am the LinuxAlien linuxalien at optusnet.com.au
Fri Jan 17 08:21:43 WST 2003


Thanks for that. I didn't read your reply properly. Well it looks like I 
have found a good board and after this next job I will get a new computer!
Thanks again
Tim
At 16:05 16/01/2003 +0800, you wrote:
>On Thu, 16 Jan 2003, I am the LinuxAlien wrote:
>
> > What about LAN and Sound Support for this board?
>
>As I said
>   "nVidia supply Linux drivers for everything - audio, network, ..."
>
>Actually, the audio is a standard (i810?) driver, network is custom.
>Available from nVidia as source, RPM, ...
>
> > Tim
> > At 15:10 15/01/2003 +0800, you wrote:
> > >   Asus A7N266VML Mainboard for AMD Processors; NForce chipset; Socket A,
> > >   ATA100; GeForce Onboard; LAN; Dolby Dig Sound; AGP; 3 PCI
> > >
> > >Only $109 at netplus, similar elsewhere. I have one - seemed like a
> > >bargain when I paid a lot more. Its geForce2 3D. nVidia supply Linux
> > >drivers for everything - audio, network, video, incl fast GLX.
> > >   You loose a bit of 3D speed with shared memory, but  its still good.
> > >And of course, you can rely on ASUS for a good product.
> > >
> > >Needs DDR RAM, but thats not a bad idea anyway, especially when its shared
> > >with video.
> > >
> > >BTW, Bestbuy doesnt have the best reputation. They make other box-movers
> > >look high-service.
> > >
> > >--
> > >     One seldom sees a monument to a committee.
> >
> > LinuxAlien
> >
> > Riverton, Perth, WA
> >
> >
>
>--
>     One seldom sees a monument to a committee.

LinuxAlien

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