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On Sunday 13 August 2006 16:31, Rogelio Serrano wrote:
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> On 8/13/06, Lourens Veen <lourens@rainbowdesert.net> wrote:
> >
> > Now, AMD creates x86 processors, and the x86 instruction set
> > changes once every couple of years when some new instructions are
> > added. Graphics cards are evolving much more quickly. I wonder if
> > AMD will be willing to spend the resources to publish a new set of
> > documentation for three products every 6-8 months, to serve a
> > platform that is a niche market for 3D (obviously a chicken-and-egg
> > problem).
>
> Why not just give away reference drivers?

That's a different issue.

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> There goes the niche market  argument again. If they give access it
> will not be a niche market anymore after some time. If they dont give
> access drivers will suck and the market remains a niche market.

So? Why should ATI care about whether free software is a niche market=20
for 3D or not? As long as it doesn't affect their bottom line it's none=20
of their business, literally.

Lourens

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