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Re: S3 Trio3D/2x Agp Video Card Problem

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From: E.Zayani
Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2000 00:00
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You need to download XFree86 3.3.6.x or newer version. Then visit the FAQ on
www.xfree86.org and  you will get
the answer; but, still you may find your mouse shape is a block (square
shape), I don't know what is the problem.

don't worry, it works fine, all you need is to live with it.

good luck,

E.Z.

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"Nigel Sweetman (NetGamer_au)" wrote:

> I have the following card:
> S3 Trio3D/2X AGP 8MB (86C368)
>
> (I am a novice to the world of linux)
>
> I installed RH6.0. X Windows does not work.
>
> My video card does not work with it. I got it to work but in an unbelieve
> low resolution.
>
> Has anyone got any ideas regarding how to fix my problem? I have read that
> an updated XFree86 would help. Could someone tell me step by step how to
> update the files. I have all necessary files for version 3.6 but cant seem
> to unzip them and or use them. I gunziped them (.tgz) and it left a .tar.
> Tar wouldnt then work.
>
> I really need some help here. I have wasted to mush time here.
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From: "E.Zayani" <zayanie@flashmail.com>
Subject: Re: S3 Trio3D/2x Agp Video Card Problem
Date: 2000/07/27
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