Re: Hercules vs OS/2

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From: Gary J Woodman
Date: Wed, 02 Sep 1992 04:00

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In article <1992Aug30.141812.12771@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU> wrp@cyclops.micr.Virginia.EDU (Bill Pearson) writes:

>2) As I recall, early versions of Microsoft graphics libraries for 'C'
>did not support the hercules adaptor; I was very happy that Borland did.
>Did Windows 2? (Was there a Windows 1?)

Yes; yes.

>But I think it would make sense for IBM to support the hercules type
>adaptor, as it is so inexpensive and readily available on clones.

CGA cards are just as cheap; composite monitors are even cheaper.

Look out! It's the Herc/OS/2 thread back from the dead!

If this is really so important, why doesn't someone write the $&_*)*( driver?

--
Gary.Woodman@anu.edu.au

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