[Bf-committers] ATI cards for free, last call!

Nathan Letwory bf-committers@blender.org
Fri, 23 Apr 2004 12:22:23 +0300


I am interested in testing a card on a Linux box, and if necessary dive 
into code where it is necessary for ATI 'compatability'. Whichever card 
is ok, but of course, the 9800 XT looks most interesting! If I can get 
one, please contact me directly on the reply-to address.

/Nathan

Ton Roosendaal wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
> Sofar only very few reactions came in... and today I received the other  
> two cards. So now can offer:
> 
> Radeon 9600 XT 128 Mb (original sealed package)
> Radeon 9700 PRO 128 Mb (only card + cables)
> Radeon 9800 XT 256 Mb (original sealed package)
> 
> PC only, not for Macs though.
> 
> My idea was that when active developers here use ATI (as well) we might  
> get insight in:
> 
> - what exactly goes wrong
> - if it's possible to code a bypass
> - if it's possible to tweak settings for the drivers to make it run  
> smooth, to add to our support section.
> - and of course keep Blender ATI support tested & under control
> 
> Developers here feeling competent for such testing, and/or developers  
> with urgent need for a new 3D card can contact me. I'll ship them the  
> card for free. :)
> 
> -Ton-
> 
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