I have 2 systems, both running Redhat 7.1. One has a Voodoo Banshee and the other a Voodoo5. Both systems run the same, and latest , version of SDL development and runtime libraries 1.2.2-1. On my Banshee system, I can compile and run perfectly pure SDL ( no OpenGL ) applications. On the same system I can compile and run perfectly OpenGL applications ( like NeHe OGL tutorials ). On my Voodoo5 system I can compile and run perfectly pures SDL applications. On my Voodoo5 system I can compile perfectly OpenGL programs: No compiling errors, and a binary executable is produced. Now, when I run that executable, I have the Linux black screen of death ( TM ). Any information, tip, explaination, suggestion or even a R.T.F.M. would be highly appreciated. TIA

My guess is that it is a bug with the Voodoo5 drivers. If you update to the latest version of XFree86 will you perhaps also get new drivers.

I''m afraid you just gave me the explaination to my problem.
Now, 3Dfx being bankrupted it looks like the bug will never be corrected right ?

What''s the best supported videoboard for Linux AND OpenGL ? Nvidia ?

Thanks for your opinion

The linux drivers for Voodoo is still being developed. In my opinion is nvidia the current leader special on linux systems.

Thanks to the nice people who took some of their time to reply and help me make a decision.
I''ll keep my Voodoo5 on my gaming rig because I''m a big fan of racing games like Toca2, GP3, CMR2 , Granturismo2 with the Epsxe playstation emulator, and the voodoo5 so far is still the best videoboard with excellent FSAA ( the most important feature for racing games imho ).

Even if I hate Nvidia ( as an owner of 2 3Dfx boards what else could I do ... ) I''ll follow Deadlinegrunt and get myself a Gef2MX. It looks like Nvidia are the best when Linux support is a top priority.

Jacques