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Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1998 23:49:18 +0100
From: "Floris v. Gog" <tmm@tuhb.org>
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hello,

i have recently installed X, and all i seem to be getting is 256 colors.
The config stated that this is the default, and 'sometimes' can be more.

I have a Matrox Millenium (MGA) card

Is it possible to go 16bit (don't get nostalgic here :) or not.
If so, how?

thanks,

 Floris


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