A question about graphics subsystems under FreeBSD

[Pete Wright]

On 12/28/18 1:27 PM, starikarp at yandex.com wrote:
> On Fri, 28 Dec 2018 13:12:09 -0800
> Pete Wright <pete at nomadlogic.org> wrote:
>
>>>> - *really* old (*ancient*) Radeons might need drm-legacy-kmod and
>>>> xf86-video-ati-legacy
> *really old* (*ancient*) - which year is the end of the old cards and
> it started with the newer, please?

I don't have specific dates handy, but the wiki states which is 
hopefully helpful:

(under AMD GPU section):
"AMD GPU is the kernel module that can be used to support post-HD7000 or 
Tahiti GPU's."

(and under Radeon KMS)
"Radeon KMS is a distinct driver intended for older AMD based GPU's that 
are available in pre-HD7000 or Tahiti GPU's"

I'll update the support matrix to reflect this, also - corrections or 
clarifications are certainly welcome here! :)

-pete

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