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hnugz:
I just installed the new knoppix 4 dvd.  I was assuming my Radeon 9800 pro was not setup for 3d gaming, so I did some searching and found http://www.alexandern.com/3D_ATI_RADEON_on_Linux.html.  I followed the instructions, downloaded the rpm, did the alien command to convert it, and ran the dpkg -i from the console.  It seemed to work ok.  Then I ran the fglrxconfig command and went through that setup.  That also seemed to work fine.  So how do I know if this is setup properly or not to run my games?

I found another page http://www.novell.com/coolsolutions/tip/15375.html and ran the glxinfo | grep render which gave me:
direct rendering: No
    GLX_ATI_render_texture
OpenGL renderer string: Mesa GLX Indirect

So I guess this means it isn't working properly.  I tried 3Ddiag but the command isn't found.  Is there something else I should be doing?  Thanks.

MarathoN:
I had hell getting ATI drivers installed back when I had my Radeon 9200LE, that's the reason I binned it. ;)

worker201:
My Radeon 9500 Pro works just fine in Fedora Core 4, with no proprietary drivers installed.

Of course I don't do any 3d gaming, so I couldn't tell you if any of the useless bells and whistles of this graphics card are working or not.:D

WMD:
Run "glxgears" and note the framerate.

Try going into /etc/X11/xorg.conf and see if the dri and glx modules are getting loaded.

Pathos:
I got 242 on my fx5200, would that prove that hw acceleration is all on?

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