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From: forsdick@bbn.com (Harry Forsdick)
Newsgroups: comp.ivideodisc
Subject: Re: video-window boards
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Date: 18 Dec 90 01:11:30 GMT
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larry@postgres.uucp (Larry Rowe) writes:

...
>I don't recall the specs, but i suspect it also
>does only 8-bit color (i.e., 256 colors).  

The RasterOps board we have that video in a window is a 24 bit display.
It replaces the graphics board that comes with a SPARCstation.

>Right now, that's what's available for not much money.

Well, if you call $7,000 (list) not a lot of money.  I suspect
you will see some more competition in this area and get video in
a SPARCstation window for a more reasonable price.


Regards,

	Harry