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SNA (computer graphics)

In computing, SNA is a graphics acceleration architecture for the X.Org Server developed by Intel as a replacement for UXA.

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The XAA/EXA/UXA/SNA APIs are for the 2D graphics drivers inside the X server. Note, that modern software uses direct rendering. source ↗
Glamor obsoletes DDX, here with XWayland. source ↗

In computing, SNA (Sandybridge's New Acceleration) is a graphics acceleration architecture for the X.Org Server developed by Intel as a replacement for UXA.1

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  1. Larabel, Michael (2011-06-04). "Intel Just Released A Crazy Fast Acceleration Architecture". Phoronix. Retrieved 11 August 2013.