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the i915 driver is listed both under supported cards and unsupported cards. Misfit138 18:47, 15 April 2008 (EDT)

But it's listed under different video chipsets so it could be a legit statement.
Personally, I have no idea...I'm stuck with ATI :) ~Thayer

Ah! Good point. Misfit138 20:29, 15 April 2008 (EDT)