Intel Graphics package and patch requirments

[Halim Issa]

Hello,

I am trying to follow Intel Graphics Drivers, among others by watching
http://intellinuxgraphics.org/2008Q4.html

It would seem that in order to get this to work, one is required to patch both 
mesa (to run intel's mesa branch, not the standard from freedesktop?) and also 
patch the kernel.

Is there any roadmap or wiki available for when these out-of-tree patches are 
due for inclusion in mainline linux kernel (2.6.29 ? 2.6.28.nn?) and mainline 
mesa? So that no patches are needed ?

The reason why I ask is that on Intel's download page this solution is listed 
as the stable and recommended solution for "normal users" (such as myself :-))


And finally - is there anywhere a roadmap or todo-list that may show when 
DisplayPort support might be added to the Intel-drivers?

Thanks in advance - any insight or preferably pointers to where this 
information may be located would be greatly appreciated!