While ATI remain comitted to monthly Catalyst driver releases for Windows, Linux users seem to have less faith in support for their OS. ATI could be about to change all that, however.
The current release of the ATI driver for Linux does not include support for any of the X1K series of cards, something which has left a number of ATI card owners wanting to try (or already using) Linux disgruntled. However, HEXUS has learned that the next release will have both 2D and 3D support for the X1K lineup.
While Windows drivers are updated monthly, Linux drivers are in a two-month cycle, and so users seeking driver support for their latest generation Radeons have been getting somewhat impatient, but the new driver - 8.24 - should be rearing its head sometime this week.
When we asked our source about Theatre 650/550 products in Linux, however, the story isn't so good; there are currently no plans to support these products. There'll be no extra Avivo features to be found in the new driver either.
Keep an eye out for the release of the driver and we'll listen out for the response of the Linux community
