1.0.4.c3 ATI M64 feedbk
>> I assume you mean hook VESA then unhook it, ignoring all calls in
>> between. This sounds like it would circumvent the ATI BIOS's operation
>> which could potentially destablize the product.
Yes, that's exactly what I meant. I too think this is a hack but I've been
using it as such for weeks with no problem. I rarely wait for the manufacturer
to fix my problems. The little silly ANTIVESA tsr I uploaded does exactly that.
I simply hook int 10h and disregard all VESA (4Fh) calls. This will obviously
kill all VESA support but, in my case, I couldn't care less. I assume some
people have downloaded this and are using it (I got mail from someone in Tokyo
thanking for it). If it had been a problem (destablizing) I would for sure
have heard something.
Once I got your attention, did you see a message a couple of days ago
suggesting a couple of new features for the drivers? Particularly being able
to switch modes on the fly (specially color depth) and an added ability to
coexist with Windows (through the API I sent you several months ago). It was
general consensus that such "enhanced" driver could be "sold" as opposed to
the freebie, as it added value. Heck, if you do that and bundle with LS I
would even get a copy (with dongle and all)!