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From: Emmanuel Gravel <egravel@elr346.ateng.az.honeywell.com>
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Jose M. Alcaide wrote:
> I'm configuring a new system for running FreeBSD. I have chosen
> all its components, except the graphics card. My first choice
> was the Matrox Millennium II 8 MB, but my local dealer says
> that this card only exists for PCI; only the Millennium II 4MB
> is available for AGP bus.
> 
> Now, I'm reconsidering my choice of graphics card, so I would be
> very grateful for any recommendations. I know that there are
> graphics adapters better than the Millennium II, but the Xfree86's
> driver for this card has very good reputation. I'm searching
> for a good card _very well_ supported by Xfree86.

I believe that the driver for any ATI Mach64 based card is even more
stable than the Matrox cards (last I heard the Matrox drivers were
still pretty experimental mind you...)  I know many people (including
myself) who use Mach64 based cards which have had no problems.

Emmanuel Gravel
egravel@elr436.ateng.az.honeywell.com

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