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Subject: Re: svgalib? 
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Date: Wed, 29 Oct 1997 11:50:09 -0800
From: Amancio Hasty <hasty@rah.star-gate.com>
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The problem can still be contained by way of knowing the PCI ID of the
graphic card so at the very least XF86setup can limit the query to 
a few cards if not just one. The monitor setup is a little easier to 
manage by having a database of popular models and modes for the 
VESA monitors.

	Regards,
	Amancio