Messages in this thread | | | Date | Fri, 14 Dec 2001 21:54:55 +0000 (GMT) | From | Alex Buell <> | Subject | Re: the name "framebuffer" |
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On Fri, 14 Dec 2001, Mihai Cartoaje wrote:
> As you may recall from chemistry classes, a buffer is a solutee that > reduces pH variations. Since the initials VGA in IBM's display adapter > stand for, "video graphics array," I recommend changing the name of > the devices from "framebuffer" to "video array." I shall like to know > what other people think.
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