New nVidia 169.07 Linux driver has better mode settings
nVidia has released a new stable version of their Linux driver - 169.07.
For MythTV users the most interesting part in the release note is this:
- Improved support for interlaced DVI, HDMI, and HDTV modesetting.
What this actually means is being discussed on the MythTV users mailinglist.
Here are a couple of quotes:
Well, for me, this driver is definitely an improvement.
Previous drivers, including the 160.04 beta driver, have had problems
with mode lines. This is the first NVIDIA driver that has actually
worked with my 37″ Sharp Aquos EDID mode lines. In addition, it is the
first time I have been able to get 1080i to work. For the fist time, I
can have MythTV automatically switch between 480i, 720p and 1080i.
The EDID “1920×1080″ resolution finally work. I no longer need to use
the custom mode I’ve been using since I built my mythbox nearly a year
ago.
I can also report that I see improvements. OSD is not flickering any
more. I also had minimal picture flickering on some shows. These
disappeared too.
There are reports of people having problems with this new version and also references to some patches which need to be applied, so if you are going to try this new version, then I suggest you read up on the mailing list.
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