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General Questions and Answers
General Questions and Answers
What versions of Linux* does this driver work with?
Linux* and many other operating systems (OSs) use a standard display method called an X Server. This driver is an X Server, actually a popular version called XFree86*, which many Linux distributions support today. This driver is based on XFree86 3.3.6 and should only be used on systems with XFree86 3.3.6 installed. XFree86 4.3.0 and later have native support for the Intel® 810 and 815 Chipset Families.
What features are supported with this X Server?
The Intel 810 and Intel 815 Chipset Families have an integrated graphics controller. This X Server is a 2D graphics driver, providing extended SVGA support with acceleration of some features, such as hardware color look-up table and cursor. Display resolutions of up to 1600x1200 are supported. 3D support via OpenGL* is also provided in XFree86 4.3.0 and later.
When will XFree86.org support this X Server?
XFree86 4.3.0 and later have native support for the Intel 810 and 815 Chipset Families. The driver to specify in the XF86Config file is "i810".
How do I install this X Server?
Installation is dependent on which operating system you are working with. The Intel® 810 and 815 Chipset Family Linux* Graphics Release Notes document has instructions that should help with most common distributions
How will this driver be maintained in the future?
Intel will provide a limited level of support and may work to resolve any errata if encountered, at Intel's discretion. XFree86 is maintained by the XFree86*
†organization; more information can be found at their website.
Note: This link will take you off of the Intel Web site. Intel does not control the content of these linked Web sites.
Can I expect new drivers for future products from Intel?
While we don't comment on future product plans, we intend to continue supporting our customer's operating system of choice on our platforms. There is a driver for Intel 82830MG, 82845G, 82852/82855 GM/GME, and 82865G graphics controllers available on the Download Finder utility.
Does Intel support Open Source?
Intel has been involved with Open Source projects for a long time and intends to continue contributing to the Open Source community supporting our PC platforms, as our customers indicate the need. Intel has recently made significant financial investments into external companies involved with Linux and is developing technologies that will be adopted by IA64, which will be contributed to the Open Source community. This driver is an example of our support for the Desktop PC segment.
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