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+The code in this directory is the old mga_vid driver for Linux kernels
+prior to 2.6. It does _not_ compile for version 2.6.x.
+
+For Linux kernel 2.6.x please get the newest version of the 2.6 port from
+http://attila.kinali.ch/mga/
+
+
+mga_vid  -  MGA G200/G400 YUV Overlay kernel module
+
+	Author:
+		Aaron Holtzman <[e-mail]>, Oct 1999
+
+	Contributions by:
+		Fredrik Vraalsen <[e-mail]>
+		Alan Cox <[e-mail]>
+
+                       WARNING  -----  WARNING
+
+This code messes with your video card and your X server. It will probably
+lock up your box, format your hard drive, and cause your brand new G400
+MAX to spout 6 inch flames. You have been warned.
+
+                       WARNING  -----  WARNING
+
+What does this code do?
+
+	 mga_vid is a kernel module that utilitizes the Matrox G200/G400/G550
+	 video scaler/overlay unit to perform YUV->RGB colorspace conversion
+	 and arbitrary video scaling.
+
+	 mga_vid is also a monster hack.
+
+How does mga_vid work?
+
+	This kernel module sets up the BES (backend scaler) with appropriate
+	values based on parameters supplied via ioctl. It also maps a chunk of
+	video memory into userspace via mmap. This memory is stolen from X
+	(which may decide to write to it later). The application can then write
+	image data directly to the framebuffer (if it knows the right padding,
+	etc).
+
+
+How do I know if mga_vid works on my system?
+
+	There is a test application called mga_vid_test. This test code should
+	draw some nice 256x256 images for you if all is working well.