Re: [LinuxBIOS] Fwd: [Linux-fbdev-devel] [patch] Framebuffer driver for Geode GX

[Richard Smith]

> Yes. They have patch file for 2.6.11.

Whats the URL?
> > Unless AMD starts sending things to the fbdevel list for comment I
> > doubt thier driver will ever be accepted mainline.
>
> Than why do they bother to port the 2.4 driver from AMD?

The driver says portions were _derrived_ from the 2.4 driver.  Its not
a straight port.

I've asked the author to comment on what the differences are.