Intel HD 4000 Ivy Bridge Graphics On Linux

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Yep, exactly!

Like I said, setting a goal for your team to achieve this (what I stated above in my bulleted list) for HD8000 is what would restore my faith in AMD's open source graphics initiative. Failing that, I will probably not purchase another AMD product going forward, nor will I evangelize for AMD to the many people who come to me asking for advice on computer upgrades. Just throwing that out there, take it for what you will.

Count me in. Until now, 'cause of AMD effort in open source graphics drivers, whenever people ask me what graphic card to buy, I'll recommend AMD card. But, if say, one year from now and their open source quality is just a bit better, I'll jump to other ship. I don't have all the time in the world (can't wait forever) just for AMD..

Look, we are CHEERING for you, AMD, but you often dissapointing us rather than not.

Considering I use Gentoo: Of course. And I'm not talking about just graphics here. An APU is not just a graphic card.

Ah, power user then. But say, someday you might met the urgency to install linux quickly, and Gentoo can't cut it. And the distro you rely on is not that up-to-date comparing to Gentoo, result in outdated driver for your GPU with their limitation. Then what to do? And how long you'll wait until they (AMD) perfecting their driver?

Looking back, we don't have much choices for GPU with open source driver in linux land. But now, Intel's increasing their pace, and we have HD4000, good enough for light gaming/3D/etc. Plus their driver is very good comparing to the rest. Like @allquixotic said, it comparable to #1 AMD card from 2 year ago, in open source area. When haswell is out, well, let's see what will happen then.