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From: lauren%RAND-UNIX@vortex.UUCP
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Subject: Combined Graphics/Monochrome Boards
Message-ID: <16629@sri-arpa.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 17-Feb-84 02:00:40 EST
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Posted: Fri Feb 17 02:00:40 1984
Date-Received: Wed, 15-Feb-84 06:04:37 EST
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Greetings.  I'm looking for information regarding boards which can replace
the standard IBM monochrome board and (hopefully) provide the following
features:

1) Have modes to support BOTH monochrome-type text AND standard graphics 
   displays on a normal IBM-compatible monochrome monitor (the ones with the
   18 Khz horiz. rate and separated syncs).  If the unit has "enhanced"
   graphics modes as well, so much the better, but no special versions of
   software should be necessary for standard graphics displays.
   
2) Have outputs for BOTH the monochrome monitor (using the standard DB-type
   connector) AND for a conventional color monitor (15 Khz horiz, composite
   video).  Ideally both the 18 Khz monochrome and 15 Khz composite outputs
   could be used simultaneously or at least easily switchable.

3) Mouse input (optional, I can live without it).

I'd like to emphasize that it's critical that the unit be able to 
display standard IBM graphics on the monochrome monitor and (in full color
where appropriate) on a conventional composite monitor.  It's also important
that when in monochrome text mode, the display be of equivalent quality
to the standard IBM monochrome board.

Any pointers would be appreciated.  Thanks much.

--Lauren--