Intel 'open source' graphics chip

Intel has announced open source software that allows support for 3D graphics in Linux. This move can be considered a breakthrough step to help Intel surpass other competitors.

Right now, Linux users can use Intel's legacy driver software if they want to use graphics accelerators and hardware to improve graphics performance, such as speeding up the display of images. 3D in video game .

Intel representative said the company sees open source approach as a way to attract customers to its graphics products, helping Intel outperform other "dangerous" competitors such as ATI Technologies and Nvidia.

Intel is currently contributing an important part to the graphics chip market. In the second quarter alone, Intel graphics chips were equipped for more than 40% of all PCs in the global market; while ATI is 28% and Nvidia is 20%.