Fwd: compaq's portable computer

From: jpero_at_sympatico.ca <(jpero_at_sympatico.ca)>
Date: Tue May 4 15:21:43 2004

> > > 3.00 is the highest version of Windoze that will run with it. But
> > > recommend switching to the Compaq EGA card for that.
>
> On Mon, 3 May 2004, Scott Stevens wrote:
> > I ran Windows 3.1 on frighteningly underpowered machines for a long
> > time. My 8088 XT Clone ran Windows 3.1 in several configurations:
>
> You were probably running 3.0!
> 3.1 requires extended memory (286)
>
> 3.0 was the last one that could be run on 8088.
>
> 3.0 would work fine with CGA. 3.1 would work with CGA, but not right.
>

Ding!

win 3.0 also can be run in MDA (hercules) mode. MUCH better
resolution except only in two colors: black and amber, white or
whatever. ihmo.

By the way, IBM's EGA cards has less flicker than generic EGA cards
I had.

Cheers,

Wizard
Received on Tue May 04 2004 - 15:21:43 BST

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