Re: "nv" driver: Option "FPDither" default value
Mark Vojkovich <[email protected]>
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FPDither takes 8 bit output and dithers down to 6 bit. It
will improve the quality on 6 bit panels and degrade it on 8
bit panels. Nearly all desktop panels are 8 bit (only very cheap
or very old ones are not). Most laptop panels have been 6
bit, but some high-end laptops have 8 bit panels.
Mark.
On Sun, 2 Oct 2005, Benjamin Herrenschmidt wrote:
> Hi Mark !
>
> I have a small question about the "nv" driver...
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> What is the reason why option "FPDither" is not enabled by default ?
>
> It definitely makes a huge difference in quality on the iMac G5 I have
> here. Can it actually reduce the quality on other setups or impact
> performances ?
>
> Regards,
> Ben.
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