#Upgrade fm OEM version?
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Jake,
we have a SpeedStar VGA card from Diamond Computer Systems with your
DLD 2.03 (exclusive version for this Board). We plan to use ACAD 11.
I heard about your new protected mode driver and would like to know:
– is there a significant speed improvement from V 2.03 to protected
mode?
– If yes: is there a possibility to upgrade at a moderate price?
– How/where can I get it in Germany?
Oliver
Oliver,
There is _currently_ no real performance difference in display list
operations between the real and protected mode DLDs. However, memory
management has improved in the protected mode version, so overall AutoCAD
performance should also improve. We will be releasing our Turbo
DLD386 software shortly however, which will provide a significant
performance boost for zooms, pan, regens, and other functions over the
existing software. The upgrade to Turbo will be either free or inexpensive,
depending on date of purchase of the original DLD386. Expect this software
out in the next month or so.
A no-frills protected DLD386-VGA driver is available from Diamond's BBS
(call them at 408-736-2000 to get the BBS #) at no charge, while we also
offer DLD386Deluxe-VGA upgrades (contains Bird's Eye, etc.) for $125 in the
U.S. In Germany, contact TechExport in Munich for purchasing information.
Bis Spater,
Jake