Category Archives: Linux

Building the VT6656 Linux Driver for Ubuntu

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Forest

Please note: A new version of this driver is available that does not require patching. This driver is also GPL-licensed, making it suitable for eventual inclusion in the kernel. These instructions are now obsolete.  Download the updated driver source from … Continue reading →

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Linux & the Unichrome Families (Part 2)

Posted on November 6, 2007 by Forest

In the first part of this series of posts, I presented a brief overview of the history behind the various X drivers available for Unichrome hardware. I’ll continue with an overview of the major differences between the three most relevant … Continue reading →

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Linux & the Unichrome Families (Part 1)

Posted on September 19, 2007 by Forest

Much has been said of the suitability of VIA’s Nano-, Pico-, and Mini-ITX mainboards for embedded and appliance computing. To a large extent, Linux has an application overlap in that domain. The combination of a modern Linux distribution with the … Continue reading →

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