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Date: Tue, 28 Nov 1995 12:25:09 -0800 (PST)
From: Donald Burr <d_burr@ix.netcom.com>
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Subject: Re: video support
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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.

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