Call for Testing: Xorg Updates (20100830)
For anyone interested in testing new xorg stuff, here it is:
http://slackware.com/~rworkman/xorg/ The good news is that this package set should work fine in either 13.1 or -current. The build box is 13.1, so I know they're compatible there; however, I'm running them on both 13.1 and -current systems, so I'm pretty sure they'll work on either :-) Be sure to read the NOTES file before you go digging around in PACKAGES/ :-) |
Oh, I should probably note that the latest 2.6.35.x kernel is recommended, but you'll have to compile that yourself. Here are generic configs if you'd like:
http://connie.slackware.com/~rworkma...-i486-2.6.35.x http://connie.slackware.com/~rworkma...86_64-2.6.35.x |
thanks also for this Robby :)
tried it now: made also some updated compat32 libs for 64-current with this to play Enemy Territory and it's working very fine (latest nvidia drivers also support it \o/ ) |
I just downloaded the new x-org packages and upgraded. I'm not much of a tester, but if I have any problems I will give a shout. I'm just a bit too adventurous at times. :)
I also compiled the 2.6.35.4 kernel. Been meaning to do that anyway. @ponce - Thanks for the link to the beta release of Nvidia's driver, without which this would not be possible. I would have given up quickly. |
I notice that there is a package for a git version of nouveau. Will this mess with the xf86-video-nouveau-blacklist-noarch-1 package and prevent the proprietary nvidia driver from functioning?
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The nouveau driver being installed (just the fact that it's installed) shouldn't have any impact on anything. It probably won't work unless you un-blacklist the nouveau kernel module though.
I understand that you nvidia guys like your binary drivers, but some testing with nouveau would be appreciated too :-) |
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Thank you for providing these updates. I just finished downloading and installing your packages. Installed the latest nvidia binary (256.52). Everything seems to be working fine [see screenie], there is no sign of any performance improvement though. I used the xorg.conf i had before, do i still need it? Note: I will test the nouveau driver after a couple of days, after upgrading my primary gaming rig. :D:D:D |
@ slackd could you post a link to your slackware kicker for kde?
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Thanks.
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I am updating my previous post with some benchmarks.
Am not really satisfied with the performance of my graphics card, don't know if its the driver or the new Xorg. Here are the results anyway, GLXGEARS: (256.52) Code:
sam@slackd ~> glxgears Code:
qvdpautest 0.5.1 Before, with Xorg 1.7.7 & Nv (256.25/35/44) GLXGEARS: Average of 19000 FPS VDPAU Benchmark: Code:
qvdpautest 0.5.1 1. Coz of my faulty Mainboard, i had to underclock my processor to its default Core Clock of 1.86GHZ instead of my Overclocked setting of 2.80 GHZ. 2. Ram also set to default at 800MHZ instead of 960MHZ **Cant wait for my new mobo, processor, ram to arrive..** |
Thanks Robby! I'm running it for a couple of hours and everything seems fine (Intel 82G33/G31 GPU).
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Thanks Robby. I've been thinking about uprading my kernel in 64-current, but what stopped me was the question whether doing any customisation like that on my part would defeat the purpose of -current. As far as I know, -current is for testing purposes to provide you guys with feedback. If I start upgrading individual packages/kernel (ie. modify the environment you provide us with) my feedback will be useless. I understand that the new Xorg will get into -current soon and you just need some preeliminary feedback. I'm still going to upgrade my kernel and xorg as I like the thrill of the unknown, LOL |
@slackd Those glxgears frame rates look suspiciously similar to the difference I get when running glxgears with/without compositing enabled. I'm not saying that's what's happening here but it might be something to check into.
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