FalconFour wrote:I think DriverPacks are great
You're welcome.
Considering I'm the main contributor to all the Graphics DriverPacks, I guess you have a problem with me.
So be it.
As Helmi said earlier, the decision to organize the three Graphics DriverPacks the way they are now WAS MY IDEA, but everyone in the DriverPacks team and the Testing team collaborated and voted on that layout. I didn't 'strong-arm' anyone or force the decision.
The three DriverPacks are organized like this:
DriverPack Graphics A: (A)ctive. The drivers for the most active, common cards (desktop/mobile). Cutting-edge stuff.
DriverPack Graphics B: (B)usiness. The drivers for most business workstations, and the other mainstream drivers.
DriverPack Graphics C: (C)atch-all. Drivers for outdated/obsolete hardware, or drivers that will never be updated.
I've tried to balance the three DriverPacks so the download size is similar. Because the DriverPack Graphics A is lighter weight (because of the separate Language DriverPacks), I may merge \I1\ into DriverPack Graphics A because (like you pointed out) it's mainstream, and increasingly common. I won't do that without collaborating with the team though.
In my opinion, SIS is dead (same with VIA). They don't have a compelling mainstream product, nor can they compete at the budget level. Game over, and they're all out of quarters.
Your opinion may differ, you're entitled to your own opinion.
I'll agree partly with you. The main players are ATI/Nvidia/Intel, all the others are 2nd rate.
As to our bandwidth, isn't that our problem, not yours? BTW, SimpleCDN DONATES our UNLIMITED bandwidth.
Our policy with all DriverPacks is: Stability first, maximum coverage second.
If you don't like what we provide, feel free to prune them down to what you consider an appropriate size. Otherwise, build them yourself.
I'm being very patient. Your first post came off as very arrogant and pushy. Helmi's response was pointed, but measured.
We will listen, but not if you're going to act like a prick.
If you have a legitimate bug, then read this thread before you post, then use the site search function to answer your own question. If you can't find the answer, post a new thread in the appropriate section and ask your question (ask, not demand an answer).
Be nice, make contributions now and then, and you'll be a welcome addition to the DriverPacks family.
Be careful how you word your responses or your visit here will be brief.