From 1c0a536a72990bd5388e6a7ab45a8fce5609a128 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Emil Velikov Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2017 12:17:09 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] docs: provide some tips where to obtain Mesa binaries Mention the generic channels (PPA, Corp, other) as well as give a couple of examples. Even if the latter became out of date the former should a be good guide. Signed-off-by: Emil Velikov Reviewed-by: Eric Engestrom --- docs/precompiled.html | 10 ++++++++-- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/precompiled.html b/docs/precompiled.html index 78f27479cb4..d1f4acec4d9 100644 --- a/docs/precompiled.html +++ b/docs/precompiled.html @@ -20,8 +20,14 @@ In general, precompiled Mesa libraries are not available.

-However, some Linux distros (such as Ubuntu) seem to closely track -Mesa and often have the latest Mesa release available as an update. +Some Linux distributions closely follow the latest Mesa releases. On others one +has to use unofficial channels. +
+There are some general directions: +

  • Debian/Ubuntu based distros - PPA: xorg-edgers, oibaf and padoka
    • +
  • Fedora - Corp: erp and che
    • +
  • OpenSuse/SLES - OBS: X11:XOrg and pontostroy:X11
    • +
  • Gentoo/Archlinux - officially provided/supported

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