> 
> On Fri, 10 Jun 1994 17:21:32 GMT, Simon Cooke said in a letter to Bob,
> 
> >                                        Oh yes, every other machine
> >              does have 24-bit graphics; the A1200 and the PC, seeing
> >              as they're the only machines really left in the running.
> >              24-bit as in its palette, of course, which is catered for
> >              in the current MiDGET design.
> 
> Well to be fair, I hardly think the Sam compares to a high-range PC
> with 24-bit graphics.  One is a slight bit more powerful than the other...

True, so why not beef the SAM up a bit?

> 
> Anyway, all of the Sun workstations in this lab have either 1-bit or 8-bit
> graphics.  In fact, such is the sheltered life I live that I have never
> seen a 24-bit display...

I think we're talking home micros here. Basically, if you have the full
palette available on screen, and high enough resolution, you get
photo-quality displays.

Nige


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