I just installed RHL 9.0 on my comp. and I wonder if I can get my video card to work proparly. now it is set as a generic vesa card. But I want to use the dual screen and tv out and tv in things also.
Anyone can help me?

I am a newbie but wants to learn more about linux.

Dual screens is accomplished using -xinema in X.

I believe that video capture (tv -in) is not yet supported through the ati drivers.

You have a couple of options as far as achieving at least 3d acceleration.

XFree 4.3 and 4.4 have a radeon module which worked reasonably well with my Radeon 9000 Pro... Yours is a few generations beyond me. You'll want to do some searches on radeons and drivers. The ati drivers will support your card. They can, however, be a real bear to install for newbies. It's not that hard in the end, and you'll gain some experience in hand-configuration (which is very useful in linux).

Your first step should be to hop over to www.ati.com and grab the linux drivers for your card. They come in an rpm which you can install on redhat very easily. There is a HOWTO on the drivers page.

Good luck

--Shade

Thanks!

I will check it out. If I have more trouble I´ll get back here...