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From: johnboyd@OCDIS01.AF.MIL (John Boyd;)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.misc
Subject: Video capability on the motherboard?
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Date: 4 Oct 90 16:49:48 GMT
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I'm looking at a number of new 386 platforms; and in reading the plethora
of 'features', a question has come up regarding video capability.  Some of
the motherboards, and some of the complete systems I've seen advertised
indicate that the video capability, mostly VGA, is built into the
motherboard.  Epson and Leading Edge are among those I've seen touting this
'feature'.  This strikes me as an inherently bad idea, since, when the
standard changes (as standards normally do) doesn't this mean that either

1) I can't follow the new standard, or 
2) I can upgrade, but overriding the on-board function is going to be a
bear!

Please enlighten me as to what the pluses/minuses are, or point out my
incorrect assumptions.  All positive input appreciated.

             johnboyd@ocdis01.af.mil            
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