#Graphite and VGAshow
28-Aug-93 11:49:59
Sb: #55186-#Graphite and VGAshow
Fm: John Schmidt 71242,2366
To: Dennis Fenske 72163,3252
Dennis,
I have to echo everything Greg said; they're great! They have both 1 and 2 meg
versions on both ISA and VLB. (You need 2 megs for 800×600 true color.) It
looks like an updated version of VGASHOW is needed to view the stills on the CD
ROM if you're not already using another viewer. BTW, an Autodesk'er just came
to our office yesterday and we installed one in her Compaq portable; it was the
only card that worked correctly for true color rendering in ACAD's render
function; even in a viewport, which is why she really needed it. The Vibrant
drivers can't be beat. Be sure to check on the .CRT variables to correctly set
your refresh rates; this can be confusing at first. If you get the card, feel
free to holler if you need help.
As for OS2, they have beta drivers available for it on their BBS. A similar
card, although available in 1 meg max, is their DYNAMITE card. This uses a
chipset that is faster for plain DOS, and works out of the box with OS2 without
the need for special drivers. GO HERCULES to access more detailed discussions
about OS2 issues w/Graphite.
John