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Subject: Re: Nvidia graphics on AMD64
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Kimi wrote:
> 
> xorg-driver-nv will be more then good enough, providing 3D is not needed.

2D can also be pretty sluggish at times.  The following shows the nv
driver in its fully glory as I was leafing through a page of photos:

http://home.no/tl18/misc/mincemeat.jpg

Moreover, the nv driver does not provide a way to properly control
brightness and contrast.  I would say it is strictly necessary for
anyone who is into photography to use the nvidia-driver, even if they
are not remotely interested in 3D.
-- 
    Tore