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From: advisor@utcs.UUCP (Leonard Harris)
Newsgroups: net.micro.pc
Subject: graphics cards for PC (again!)
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Date: Sat, 19-Jan-85 20:43:29 EST
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This is a reposting of a request I made a while ago that got
only 1 reply ! - (sorry I can't reply, but my machine doesn't know !cadre)

	We are thinking of purchasing the Tecmar graphics master
display card for an ibm/xt.  What is needed is comments on its
compatability for software that use the color card.
We intend to use this on a monochrome monitor.
-	is configuration of screen modes easy (software controlled
	or do jumpers have to be moved to change modes?
-	will it run PC-Plot, autocad, smartwork, dasoft circuit
	design software, flight simulator, night mission ( if
	it runs these, I guess it will run anything!)
-	what is the customer support like -- this leads to another
	problem (which is why I am posting these questions)

	In the Toronto area it is almost impossible to find a 
store that is willing to demonstrate any boards.  Computerland, 
Computer innovations, etc. are unwilling to set up displays unless
you first purchase the board (they claim they will refund
fully if you don't like the board!) This is like buying a car
from a magazine - they expect to stay in business?  
...anyway, before I digress further....
Any other suggestions for a graphics board that has good resolution,
doesn't flicker, provides gray levels to replace color on b/w monitor
(not essential but would be nice), has a nice text font (like ibm
mono card) and is *compatible* with software written for the
color card ?
Your suggestions, comments, and help will be greatly appreciated!
If there is a response,I will summarize to the net (I can't be
the only person lost in the maze of ibm add on boards)

thanks
/Leonard