Re: HARDWARE: Open-Source-Friendly Graphics Cards -- Viable?

[Timothy Miller]

Geert Uytterhoeven wrote:
> On Wed, 20 Oct 2004, Jon Smirl wrote:
>
> > If you implement VGA you will be able to boot and work in any x86
> > system without writing any code other than the BIOS.
>
>
> Ugh... I prefer _not_ to have VGA compatibility.

Well, some people agree with you, but if I can squeeze it small enough, 
it's worth having because it maximized compatibility.  It's vital for 
x86 consoles.

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