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From: saj@chinet.chi.il.us (Stephen Jacobs)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st
Subject: Re: Graphics on the STE - v. generally speaking...
Summary: VGA memory requirement
Keywords: VGA ST screen memory
Message-ID: <1991Apr03.150135.26529@chinet.chi.il.us>
Date: 3 Apr 91 15:01:35 GMT
References: <1245@exua.exeter.ac.uk> <1991Apr3.051045.1894@ns.network.com>
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It seemed reasonable to point out here that VGA uses a minimum of (I hope I
have this right) 256 K of screen memory.  I'm rather nearer to certain that
most super VGA uses a Meg.  This isn't the sort of thing that would have been
considered reasonable when the ST was designed.

Making the display system independent (ala PC) has the advantage of allowing
you to make improvements when technology changes.  It has the disadvantage
of causing proliferation of semi-compatible 'standards'.  (Look at the
distribution kit of any high-end PC application.  There are many screen
drivers.)
                                     Steve