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Re: [Q] Xfree86 and 24 bit

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From: -Binh
Date: Mon, 16 Sep 1996 00:00
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> Running 1024x768 is not an option. (its far to chunky on my screen)
> I may have to fall back to 16bit colour (2.5Mb) but I still want to go
> for true 24bit

If your got a $100 spare you can try and get Accelerated X from xinside
www.xinside.com and that will do a job nicely...

AccelX support 24 bit and upto 400 diff video cards including Maxtrox and 
other 3D card...

Hope that be some use to you

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