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- From: fribert@datashopper.dk (Kenneth Fribert)
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- Subject: Re: PPCP and PowerAmiga
- Date: 13 Apr 1996 10:25:52 +0200
- Organization: Fribert Consult
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- As far as I can tell, Darren Eveland wrote to Alle about 'PPCP and PowerAmiga', my reply would then be...
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- >I'm assuming the PowerAmiga (high end) will be PPCP compatible.
- >However the question is: Will it have a single gfx chipset that
- >is supported, or will there be drivers for different gfx chipsets?
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- The plan is to use CyberGfx3.0 as graphics software, with built-in 3D support.
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- >Also, will that slot in the walker be in the PowerAmigas too?
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- Probably.
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- >I really don't like the idea of another custom expansion slot.
- >it drives costs up for the consumers big time. Why not go
- >with PCI?
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- :-) I think you should read the press-releases more closely. That slot is not for expansion-cards.
- It's for buscards. This way you can choose freely among PCI and ZorroIII slots.
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