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From: Nate Williams <nate@mt.sri.com>
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Subject: Re: FreeBSD Laptop Question. 
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William Robertson writes:
> 
>     I've heard good things about the Hi-Note, but I don't think I'll get to
>     install FreeBSD on my boss's 560.  However, if it runs the 560 would be
>     a *really* nice box.  It's pretty sweet.
>     
> it installs and runs on the 560.  xfree86 3.2 runs with a bit o
> tweeking, but only does 8-bit colour (please contact me if you can do
> better :-).  

Can the 560 do 800x600?  Also, I don't know of any X servers that can
go better than 8-bit with the LCD screens, even though under Windows 3.1
I can do 16-bit color on my older 755CX.


Nate