Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] linux/EMC Computer Config ?

Matt Shaver wrote:

> > I've obtained a copy of Red Hat 6.2. I
> > know 5.2 is used by most on this list but
> > I'd like to use 6.2 if possible. An
> > archived message (#8476) from Ray Henry
> > indicates this is possible and has been
> > done. If it's too much hassle I'll drop
> > back and use 5.2.
>
> <...>
>
> > Trident 8MB 3D AGP Video Card - Blade 3D
> > chipset
>
> I don't know that you'll get much benefit from the 3D accelerated
> cards with
> Linux. I once feared that AGP cards wouldn't work with 5.2, but I have
> a
> machine set up this way now and it's OK.

Well, sure you can, but not with EMC, or with standard X windows. But,
you can
load the Open-GL graphics support (and there are others) for whatever
you are doing
that requires real-time 3D rendering. I'm using a VooDoo II, and it
does a stunning
flight simulator at 25-40 frames/sec, with textures!

Be sure that Open-GL is available for your card before you buy it.
Without Open-GL,
or some other 3D rendering program, the card won't do anything a no-name

base VGA wouldn't.

Jon