Re: SUN Framebuffers?

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From: Craig Dewick
Date: Sat, 27 Dec 1997 00:00

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In <34A4D413.2A56@virgin.net> Aaron Hodgson <aaron.hodgson@virgin.net> writes:

>How does the SUN video card system work?

>Is it possible to install a PCI vide card such as a
>S3 Virge 3D into a SUN Sparc 1?

Most Sun Sparc-based workstations before the Ultra-sparc series use Sbus
for expansion, so you can't plug PCI cards in. You need a dedicated Sbus
colour or monochrome frame buffer (same as a display adaptor, video card,
etc.) that will suit your machine.

Regards,

Craig.
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From: craig@zeta.org.au (Craig Dewick)
Subject: Re: SUN Framebuffers?
Date: 1997/12/27
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