Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 6/24/83; site utcs.UUCP Path: utzoo!utcs!advisor From: advisor@utcs.UUCP (Leonard Harris) Newsgroups: net.micro.pc Subject: graphics cards for PC (again!) Message-ID: <368@utcs.UUCP> Date: Sat, 19-Jan-85 20:43:29 EST Article-I.D.: utcs.368 Posted: Sat Jan 19 20:43:29 1985 Date-Received: Sat, 19-Jan-85 21:40:45 EST Distribution: net.micro.pc,net.wanted Organization: University of Toronto - General Purpose UNIX Lines: 34 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