[Open-graphics] OGC vs the competition

[Dieter]

> The valid performance comparison
> would be a board with the XF86 driver vs. our board with our driver.
> So, if our board with our driver can beat my ATI Radeon 9200 with the
> XF86 r200 driver, then it is better.

I recall reading that the OGC should have about the same performance
as the ATI Radeon 9200.

> Even most Linux users aren't going to pay more for a 
> slower board just because it is open or uses a clever design.

If the OGC will be about the same speed as the ATI 9200, and the
ATI 9200 costs about US$50-60, then the OGC had better not cost
much more than $50-60.  I'm thinking that BSD/Plan9/Linux/etc.
users might pay a bit more, perhaps $60-75, but that's probably
about the limit for most.  If the OGC comes in at $200-300 it
is not going to sell very many.  Even $100 will be very tough
sledding.