NVidia or ATI - which has better Linux support?

[Colin McGregor]

Short answer is go with NVidia. I would like to
support local firms (i.e. ATI), but at least for now
their drivers are NOT up to standard. For the long
answer see what I wrote here:

  http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/8511

Colin McGregor

--- Steve <bassix-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> A friend of mine is looking at getting a new
> computer, so I'm trying
> to help him make some choices. So far he is still
> using windows, but I
> suspect (hope) he'll cross over to Linux in the near
> future.
> 
> In selecting hardware, I want to recommend things
> that are
> "Linux-friendly". Specifically for video... I use an
> Nvidia chipset
> AGP card and find it has great Linux
> compatibility/support. I do not
> know much about ATI anymore though, as I don't use
> ATI cards anymore.
> 
> This person is not into 3D-gaming so he does not
> require the fastest
> 3D accelerated video. However I'm pretty sure he
> would require Video
> In, Video Out (VIVO) as he has a camcorder as well
> as being a big
> movie fan.
> 
> Can anyone give me any impressions of NVidia vs. ATI
> cards with these
> features in Linux? As well, any observations of
> which company seems to
> be more committed to Linux?
> 
> Thanks a lot for any info!
> 
> -Steve.

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