Yellow Dog Linux v6.x

TOPIC: How to Activate 2D Accerleration


Introduction
A simple edit to the xorg.xonf file will enable 2D acceleration on Apple Powerbooks.

System Specifications
  • Apple Powerbook
  • YDL 6.1
Procedure
  1. Open /etc/X11/xorg.conf using the text editor of your choice. For example, to open the file using vim, type:
    vim /etc/X11/xorg.conf
  2. Change Driver "fbdev" to Driver "radeon".
  3. Restart X by typing:
    restart x


This HOWTO was written by Owen Stampflee and Bonnie Gosler, Fixstars Solutions.





 
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