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From: ddyer@hubcap.clemson.edu (Doug)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: Duped!!
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Date: 12 Oct 90 15:40:15 GMT
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Actually, many cards now support 800-600/256 and 640-480/256.  These are
not "IBM endorced" and software will not use this (unless the software allows
you to use your own drivers).
	The cards will come with drivers for windows3.0 or LOTUS (stuff like
this).  But I have seen windows3.0 in the "superVGA"mode that had garbage
and flicker - not that there are'nt quality cards out there  - but this is
buyer beware.
	Also, note that different cards have decided what "superVGA" is
(ie: 800-600/16 reguardless of card memory).  Some will offer higher.  It
CAN be an advantage, but developers get headaches. 
	I suppose one interesting difference is that the frame buffer
is isolated from CPU addressible memory.  YOu try latching registers all
day for a primitive on some GOD-forsaken card that less than half the IBM
owners HAVE.
	Here's a funny story for you:  When searching for documentation 
on the EGA, I called up IBM technical reference center and asked about
video cards.  The person on the phone responded "Sir, we aren't a book store"

Bye,
Doug.