Posted on 06/09/2009 1:31:54 PM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach
Earlier this year NVIDIA introduced the ION, which is their new system platform that pairs a GeForce 9400M GPU with an Intel Atom processor to make it an appealing platform for those desiring a netbook or nettop computer but are interested in a higher level of graphics performance than what is currently possible with Intel's integrated graphics. Products using the NVIDIA ION have been slow to emerge, but in recent weeks, we have begun seeing more devices around, including those from smaller manufacturers. One company that is now selling an ION-powered nettop is ZaReason, which is a Linux-focused hardware company. In this article we have a whole arsenal of Linux-based tests showing off the NVIDIA graphics performance with the Intel Atom processor under Linux.
NVIDIA's ION platform is designed to provide superior graphics performance and quality than what is available with the Intel 945 graphics that up to this point were all that was available in Atom-based products. NVIDIA reports that the ION platform is capable of full 1080p HD video playback with 7.1 surround sound, can take advantage of their CUDA technology, and is capable of playing many more recent games than what is supported with the 945 IGP. Right now, the ION platform just supports the current selection of Intel Atom processors, but NVIDIA is developing an ION solution for use with VIA Nano processors too.
(Excerpt) Read more at phoronix.com ...
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Graphics in Linux so you can do......what?
Anything you want?
Say play “Call of Duty” or “Battlefield”
Does it suck and use tons of resources like Vista? I hope not.
Servers, not clients. You can’t play the game in Linux
Intel’s IGP platforms are strictly for business use. Any greater graphics demands than that, get nVidia or ATI hardware.
It would've been helpful to know your requirements beforehand.
Keep in mind these links are a couple of years old. Wine has progressed since then. I imagine it wouldn't be difficult to play these today.
Damn thing keeps freezing/locking up.
Can't wait to try Linux on it.
Why not just play it in Windows?
I use Linux for browsing and email and such. But it is worthless for gaming which is the whole point of a good GPU. People upgrade GPU’s for gaming and sometimes video.
That's fine if that's what you want. Put your Windows computer on-line to play games.
However, the point was that Linux is not worthless for playing games or video. Some of the best multi-display viz walls run Linux using high-powered GPUs.
Your main complaint is that no one is writing first-release FPS shooters for Linux. There are a few, but you just don't know about them.
Go with what you are familiar with. I'm not pushing anything anymore. I'm tired of the arguments.
Thanks martin.
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