S3 VIA Chrome Video Cards

[gletob]

Do they work with linux?

[eternalnewbee]

As far as I know, they do, but a problem could be hardware acceleration.

[toupeiro]

There is a 32-bit linux driver on their site. Doesn't look like they actively update their drivers:

http://www.s3graphics.com/en/resources/drivers/chrome_PCIe/index.jsp#Linux_x86


the last S3 card I had was an old VLB GenDAC. It rocked for its day, but I dont think S3 has done anything groundbreaking in a pretty long time. You may be better off saving a little dough and getting an entry-level NVidia card if the S3 is doing OK for you performance wise. You will get more mileage out of the NVidia in both Windows and Linux I think.