Re: OpenGL-based framebuffer concepts

[Jeff Garzik]

Matthew Garrett wrote:
> In the long run, graphics drivers need to know how to program cards from 
> scratch rather than depending on 80x25 text mod being there for them.

True in theory, but that's a task of immense proportions.  The Video 
BIOS is often the only place where RAM timings and other board-specific 
data lives.

	Jeff



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