Graphics advice to new SuSE 8.2 users.
After nearly a week of frustration, I have discovered that SuSE 8.2 does not enable graphics accelleration by default. This is how to enable it...
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If you run YaST / Hardware / Graphics Card and Monitor:
Select 'change' button,
select the 'graphics card hyperlink' and the 'expert tab'
Under 'card options' there is a list of options. Only NoAccel' is selected. Click it to deselect and Accept the changes.
My windows move better, smoother and faster - and my dvd player now runs the various graphics modes properly so I can watch dvds.
(If anyone knows how to get 3D acceleration working - please post
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