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Re: Intel graphics again
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Dr Andrew C Aitchison <[log in to unmask]>
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Dr Andrew C Aitchison <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:21:08 +0000
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On Fri, 23 Jan 2009, Mark Stodola wrote:

> I've used intel graphics in SL since 4.1 using the vesa driver with little to 
> no problems.  Unless you need acceleration of sorts, I don't see any reason 
> to beat yourself up to get the i810/i915 drivers working.

I've often found that the vesa driver doesn't do DPMS screen/power-saving
with intel chipsets.

And yes, DPMS does make a difference on a flat panel -
29 Watts on my 19" Samsung 920N.

-- 
Dr. Andrew C. Aitchison		Computer Officer, DPMMS, Cambridge
[log in to unmask]	http://www.dpmms.cam.ac.uk/~werdna

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