[rescue] "bloated pig X11"

[Richard]

In article <alpine.SOC.1.00.1208091251520.29001 at math.ut.ee>,
    Meelis Roos <mroos at linux.ee> writes:

> Today we have (3D) vector capable graphics cards that emulate the 2D 
> part using 3D engine, multiple applications can use the card without 
> lockup or isolation problems.

Not really.  The cards still need access to be serialized, it just
happens in the driver instead of the X server.
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