T2 Linux Restores XAA In Xorg, Making 2D Graphics Fast Again

Source: Slashdot

Overview

Berlin‑based T2 Linux developer René Rebe (long‑time Slashdot reader ReneR) announced that the Xorg display server now restores its XAA acceleration architecture, bringing fixed‑function hardware 2D acceleration back to many older graphics cards that upstream left in software‑rendered mode.

Older fixed‑function GPUs now regain smooth window movement, low CPU usage, and proper 24‑bit bpp framebuffer support (also restored in T2). The result is vintage and retro systems—and classic high‑end Unix workstations—being fast and responsive again.

Supported hardware

• ATi Mach‑64
• ATi Rage‑128
• SiS
• Trident
• Cirrus
• Matrox (Millennium / G450)
• Permedia 2
• Tseng ET6000
• Sun Creator / Elite 3D

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