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    Integrate Newer Driver Fixes With An Older Driver

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by usapatriot, Aug 12, 2007.

  1. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    For example I want to use ATI Mobility Catalyst 6.3 but they have some bugs I would like to take care of, is it possible to integrate fixes from a newer drive in the 6.3 version?

    If so, how can it be done?

    Thank you
     
    usapatriot, Aug 12, 2007
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  2. Jalf

    Jalf Comrade Santa

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    Nope, not unless you've got access to the source code and are willing to spend a few weeks merging the two versions together ;)

    You might (haven't tried this though) be able to combine the actual driver files with a different version of the control panel or other utility files.
     
    Jalf, Aug 12, 2007
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    NinjaNoodles Notebook Evangelist

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    If you HAD the source code, I would recommend the lovely and open source WinMerge to merge them. ;)
     
    NinjaNoodles, Aug 12, 2007
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well that clears things up, thanks.

    :)
     
    usapatriot, Aug 12, 2007
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