[mythtv-users] Anyone using Sandy Bridge graphics in a front end?

[R. G. Newbury]

On 11/30/2011 11:58 AM, Matt Garman wrote:
> Just wondering if anyone out there is using Intel's Sandy Bridge graphics
> for their front-end display adapter?
>
> Note that I'm talking about using them as a simple display device only, not
> about using the video decode functionality. In other words, software
> decoding.
>
> When these chips were first released several months ago, Linux graphics
> support was rather flaky. Now I can't find much recent info about the
> status of SNB graphics on Linux... Surely things have improved?
>
> It's frustrating that discrete nvidia graphics are practically a
> requirement for HD media on Linux. In theory, SNB is ideal, since they have
> everything on one package, with low power consumption and very capable CPUs.
>
> Anyway, if you've managed to get a stable FE running with SNB, I'm curious
> as to how it's working for you. Eg, what distro? And did you have to jump
> through any hoops to make it work?
>
> Thanks,
> Matt

There is a recent article about Intel SandyBridge at phoronix:

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTAxNTQ

The title is 'Intel Sandy Bridge on the Linux 3.2 Kernel'

It appears that Intel is doing a fair bit of work in this area.
Geoff