In reply to Matt's words, written Thu, 13 Sep 2001 12:06:57 -0500

>> 16 bit 1024x768. But I cannot rule over your money, of course.
>>
>What about 24 or 32? Whenever screen res comes up in linux groups--from what
>I can see--16 bit seems to be the norm. I'd really like to get at least 24
>bit color on my machine, but I can't get beyond 16. Is this a video card
>thing or something about linux itself that forces this restriction?

It is mainly a driver thing. And some experience. Lots of applications
(Netscape is famous for this) do not like 24bit colors. If your hardware /
driver combo support 32bit and you see the difference between 16 and 32 bit,
then go for 32 bit.  My eyesight is color deficient so I do not need more than
16 bit. That's why I slip into that.

Paul

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