Driver Update: ATi Catalyst for Windows Vista beta 1

ATi has just released a first beta driver for Microsoft Windows Vista, the new name for the client version of the successor to Windows XP. This makes ATi one of the first to have a driver that offers support for the Longhorn Driver Display Model, or LDDM for short. For those who want to know more about LDDM, an extensive article was written about this on the front page at the beginning of May. The drivers come with the following release notes:

Instructions:

• For detailed instructions on how to install this driver, please visit – “How to install Catalyst beta driver 1 for Windows Vista beta 1†
• ATI does NOT recommend installing these drivers in systems used for mission critical operations or where productivity of any kind is a concern

Product series supported:

• Radeon 9500, 9550, 9600, 9650, 9700, 9800, X300, X600, X700, X800, X850
• FireGL X1, X2, X3, Z1, T2, V3100, V3200, V5000, V5100, V7100
• FireMV 2200
• Mobility Radeon 9550, 9600, 9700, 9800, X300, X600, X700, X800
• Mobility FireGL V3100, V3200, V5000, V5100
• Radeon Xpress 200, 200M

Notes:

• As this is a beta driver, and provided AS IS, please visit the “Catalyst Crew Feedback” form to report any issues with the installation or usage of the driver
• These drivers are not supported by ATI Customer Care or any other ATI department. All feedback should be reported via the Catalyst Crew Feedback program

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