#The remaining Taga+64
23-Jul-93 20:09:38
Sb: #50882-#The remaining Taga+64
Fm: CSA/CA 76077,2774
To: Gus Grubba 70673,1605
Gus,
I wouldn't believe the rumours re: the Targa+ design/marketing
(crippling ATVista, etc.). For compatibility with the older Targa 16, 24, & 32
software, the arrangement of memory on the Targa+ IS such that it is limited to
512 pixels across in 32-bit. Going to lower color-depth (16- or 8-bit) allows
them to "straddle" the banks of memory for the higher resolutions of 640×480,
756×486, etc. This is not to say they could not have built a better board, nor
that they haven't. Marketing considerations will always remain a factor. I
suggest you check out new products at Siggraph.
Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates