Most of the bios talk is over my head but I was wondering if this
announcement from VMware makes a difference.
kd
NOW YOU CAN USE XFREE86 4.0.2 IN A VIRTUAL MACHINE
In response to customer requests, VMware has ported our XFree86 3.3.6
guest X server to XFree86 4.0.2. Additionally, we are releasing the
XFree86 driver source code back to mainstream XFree86.org and
publishing the programming interface. This means that publicly
available distributions of Linux will eventually include VMware
software's drivers, making it easier to use VMware software with
guest Linux operating systems. For more information about using
XFree86 4.0.2 in a virtual machine, see
http://vmware1.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB3220646591X992735X53070X
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf
Of Colin Davidson
Sent: Friday, March 09, 2001 1:31 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [plex86] VGA reference
For anyone inspired to implement a VGA bios emulation, here is a useful
reference:
ftp://x2ftp.oulu.fi/pub/msdos/programming/gpe/00index.html
I've only skimmed over this, but it appears to give VGA info, plus a useful,
if partial, VGA reference. Legal consideration: IIRC, VGA was
designed/developed by IBM, so any IP issues should probably be resolved with
them.
Note for all those confused by the ongoing debate:
Plex86 requires VGA BIOS emulation to display startup screens (e.g. for the
Win9x family) and for normal display for DOS-like OSes (if you can call DOS
an "OS"). It does not require a system BIOS.
Colin
