Date: Tue, 28 Nov 1995 12:25:09 -0800 (PST) From: Donald Burr <d_burr@ix.netcom.com> To: Douglas A Troy <troyda@muohio.edu> Cc: questions@FreeBSD.org Subject: Re: video support Message-ID: <Pine.BSF.3.91.951128122031.9336C-100000@ncc-1701-d> In-Reply-To: <9511281510.AA24181@phoenix.sas.muohio.edu>
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On Tue, 28 Nov 1995, Douglas A Troy wrote: > Hello, > I'm considering running FreeBSD and I want to specify a system on which > to run it. I'm considering a Pentium-based PC from Micron. > In the release notes for verson 2.1, I don't see any info on > supported video cards. Where can I find info on this? > Thanks, > Doug Troy If you're not gonna be running X11R6, then any video card'll do -- even that cheapo old Hercules card gathering dust in your closet. (Yeah, you know the one). BUT, if you are running X, this narrows down the choices. IF you only want 640x480 monochrome, then any off-the-shelf VGA/SVGA card will do. But, if you want something more flashy (i.e. 256 or more colours, larger screen sizes than 640x480, etc.) that even further narrows down your choices. Your best bet is to consult the files that come with XFree86 or talk to the XFree86 mailing list (sorry, don't know it off-hand) or consult the XFree86 FAQ. Donald Burr [d_burr@ix.netcom.com], PO Box 91212, Santa Barbara CA 93190-1212 TEL (805)564-1871 / FAX 564-2315 / WWW http://www.geopages.com/WallStreet/2072 PGP Public Key available by request (send e-mail) or on Public Key Servers. ** Uphold your right to privacy - Use PGP. **
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