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From: Boebert.NSP@hi-multics@sri-unix.UUCP
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Subject: Graphics standard needed
Message-ID: <5496@sri-arpa.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 8-Sep-83 18:47:00 EDT
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Posted: Thu Sep  8 18:47:00 1983
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I am currently working on a proposal for a system which produces
graphics output.  The output is to be the results of scientific
calculations--curves in 2- and 3-space, and surfaces.  We wish to make
the system as device-independent as possible.  We are adopting the
obvious strategy of carrying pictures in some standard format and then
writing device-specific drivers.  Does anyone know of an existing or de
facto standard for the storage of such pictoral information?  Is there a
graphics chip that dominates the market to an extent that its repetiore
is the effective standard?  Any and all ideas welcome.

Earl