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Graphics driver for Intel 915GM based systems
Intel updated this driver over 4 months ago, but Dell hasn't updated theirs. Has anyone else here had any dealings with Dell on this? I've read elsewhere that Dell is no longer updating some drivers, so I'm a bit worried. This video card has compatability issues which I need to fix. I don't particularly want to have to change the motherboard - if I was going to fork out that much money I would just buy a new machine - and it probably wouldn't be another Dell, not with the lack of help I've had thus far. :(
- My current theory is that graphics driver developers are swamped with the onerous requirements imposed by Vista that are tied to preventing copying of "protected content". I suspect that the people who would otherwise be adding resolution options, or fixing bugs have been diverted to the big task of Vista driver development.I'd be interested if any video driver developers can confirm my hunch.For more on this issue try searching with all these terms:"peter guttman" vista "protected content"or check out episodes 73 & 74 here: http://www.grc.com/securitynow.htm
- Well, Apple is definitely not an anti-DRM outfit, and its hardware is not "open" at all. (And look at how they use their own DRM system to lock users into iPods after buying music. )Back on the driver topic and how onerous it will be for developers, it is only fair I also post a link to the Microsoft response. Seems like only some of the FUD is on-target....
- I found out over the years that Dell takes a long time to put up drivers on its web support for download and sometimes never does, even when it is the exact same driver that the vendor already has up on his site. Such is the case with the 915 series of graphic drivers. You can download it and all the 915 series drivers for Vista from Intel's site at: http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df-external/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=N&ProductID=2102&DwnldID=12608&strOSs=153&OSFullName=Windows%20Vista*%20Home%20Premium,%2032-bit%20version&lang=eng .
- Intel was actually the first place I went to. Unfortunately, if I attempt to install the driver I need direct from Intel, I get a nice shiny error message saying that I cannot install this driver, and that I need to contact the vendor, i.e. Dell. So, I have to rely on Dell... deep joy.I'm giving up on Dell. I've been saving up some money and I'm going to invest in a proper gaming machine - even if I can fix the driver, this laptop just isn't adequate for my needs anymore. And guess what... my new machine's not going to be a Dell! :smileyvery-happy:
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Posted January 16th, 2007 21:00