Next month’s Catalyst 9.4 driver update will see ATI dropping support for R300-R500 GPUs in Windows and Linux. Users of video cards that came out prior to the HD 2000-series cards will need to stick with the forthcoming Catalyst 9.3 driver set in Windows. Open source Linux development will still continue for older cards.
While those of us still clinging to our X850XTs and 9800 Pros may feel like we’re getting the shaft, the move allows ATI engineers to focus on products still in the retail chain and upcoming offerings. Consider it taking one for the team.
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