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- Subject: ATI OS/2 Drivers
- Message-ID: <w226VB1w165w@cibbs.UUCP>
- Date: Mon, 21 Dec 92 23:23:31 EST
- Organization: DataSoft Consulting (Toronto, Ont. Canada)
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- There has been some concern on the net regarding ATI's support for OS/2 2.0
- with the 32bit GRE. Baring this, I emailed ATI directly at
- 74740.667@compuserve.com asking for a statement regarding their position on
- the OS/2 drivers. As you know they do support the 16 bit GRE, but do not have
- support as yet for the 32 bit GRE. Here is what I received:
- -----
- From: ATI Support <74740.667@CompuServe.COM>
- Subject: OS/2 Statement.
-
- Welcome to the ATI Forum. This message will serve to update you on the
- current and future status of OS/2 drivers from ATI.
-
- We opened this forum because we want to provide our customers with better
- support. A devoted ATI forum is new for us and we are in the process of
- developing internal systems that will allow us to respond quickly and
- accurately to the varying messages posted here.
-
- On the issue of OS/2 2.0 drivers a few facts should be clarified;
-
- 1. Current OS/2 support. ATI mach8 and mach32 accelerators currently
- support OS/2 1.2, 1.3 and 2.0. in the following modes:
-
- * mach8 - 640x480 256 colors, 800x600 256 colors, 1024x768 256 colors
- * mach32 adds 1280x1024 256 colors
-
- The current drivers are 16-bit, IBM released a beta 32-bit Graphics Engine
- (GRE) appx. 3 weeks ago. The full version 32-bit is still a couple of
- months away. The current GRE in OS/2 is 16 bit. Development of 32 -bit
- ATI driver sets are now in progress using the beta GRE code and is slated
- for release by Q2 1993. The features and modes supported by this driver
- are being finalized and your input as to the features you would like
- supported is requested.
-
- Technical issues as to installing or running current OS/2 drivers on ATI
- graphics boards should be specifically adressed to customer support.
- Without accurate information we cannot help you with your problems.
-
- 2. IBM 8514/A mode. ATI mach8 (GRAPHICS ULTRA and VANTAGE) and mach32
- (GRAPHICS ULTRA PRO and +) provide 100% register level compatability with
- IBM's 8514/A standard. ATI provided this support so that users will have
- the ability to use accelerated, high resolution modes out of the box.
- This option exists for those who wish to use it. ATI will provide
- advanced driver support in addition to this compatability.
-
- ATI will continue to support OS/2 for it's new and older accelerators and
- will be posting updates as to release scheduals here on the forum.
-
- Thanks for you patients and feedback.
- Keith Knostman, ATI
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-
- ...and there you have it.
- Mark
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