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> That's right, but you never (well, almost) create video modes dynamically.
> They are designed beforehand with all the register values set right - no
> matter whether it uses accel or not. All one needs is a simple step-by-step
> list in what order to set the regs.

No. With some cards you do a valid switch to graphics directly, and then
try and switch mode with the BIOS afterwards you can watch a blank screen
until you hit the off switch. Been there, done that, got burned.

Alan


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