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Subject: Re: amd64 platform newbie -- what video card for x11?
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On Wednesday 05 March 2008 12:06 pm, Isaac Mushinsky wrote:
> Sorry; replied to you and forgot to post to the list. Is there any
> difference between R5xx and RV5xx, or same drivers will work?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_ATI_Graphics_Processing_Units

'Additionally, a codename may follow the RVNXX format where "V" 
typically signifies a processor intended for a mainstream or value 
market segment).'

Usually the same driver should work on both unless there's a bug, of 
course. ;-)

Jung-uk Kim