AMD offers significant graphics performance and compatibility improvements to Linux-using consumers. Leading elements of Catalyst software enhancements for Linux users include ATI RadeonTM HD 2000 Series, Accelerated Indirect GLX support and increased gaming performance. AMD plans to take steps to meet the needs of open source communities from now on. announced that it will strengthen These improvements are expected to be included in new ATI Catalyst software package releases that will be released in early September. This statement is the first step in redefining the graphics possibilities of Linux user consumers. AMD plans to take steps to meet the needs of open source communities from now on..
“As client running on Linux becomes more common, so does our support and commitment to delivering best-in-class performance and compatibility to our products,” said Ben Bar-Haim, Vice President of Software, AMD Graphics Products Group. In the second half, we plan to deliver the most significant improvements to ATI Radeon graphics for Linux and reinforce our commitment to both Linux-using consumers and the Linux community as a whole.”
With the release of Catalyst 7.9 in September, AMD will add Linux support to the ATI Radeon HD 2000 series graphics processors. Radeon HD 2000 series offers Linux users a variety of new features, including AMD’s patented unified shading architecture.
Along with expanded GPU support, Catalyst 7.9 includes a wide range of significant performance improvements and can deliver up to 90% performance gains in popular games like Doom 3 and Quake 4 (http://www.phoronix. com/scan.php?page=article&item=823&num=3). Support for Accelerated Indirect GLX (AIGLX) will be added to AMD’s Catalyst software suite for Linux in the fourth quarter of 2007. AIGLX is a technology that allows Linux users to enjoy a more immersive computing experience by leveraging a rich and three-dimensional user interface.