RE: [MiNT] AES in kernel (was: XaAES / GEM memory issues)

["Sven Karlsson" <svenka@it.kth.se>]

Hi,

> to bend vectors etc. then, as a device driver, it could at communicate
> with the kernel on a low level, with little overhead, neatly integrated in
> the system.

My point exactly.

> The new i/o based GEM API would also be free to be designed in a more
> modern way, for example with better extendable OBJECTs, better mouse
> support (generic mouse move events, three-button or wheeel support
> ...).  Again the X server: The AES handles the rectangle lists for the
> OBJECTs, Ralph has to handle his (derived) rectangle lists for his frames
> (or widgets or however this is called in the X protocol).  A lot of

That was also the intention of the Fenix AES design which is extremely close
to a design with MiNT and a desvice driver.

Regards
 Sven