Subject: Re: Best video kernel argument
From: Jim Cole (greyleaf@yggdrasill.net)
Date: Sun Mar 05 2000 - 13:23:39 MST
I am currently using vmode:14,cmode:24,mclk:70 with a 99 PowerBook. The
performance in X is really not bad at all, including Netscape. However,
I did upgrade to 128 MB recently because X, a desktop, and Netscape was
a bit much for only 64 MB. Scrolling in Netscape was similar to what you
mention until I added more memory. If you only have 64 MB and a few bucks
to spare, the upgrade is *really* worth it; I saw a dramatic improvement.
I bought the memory from Crucial Technology (www.crucial.com). They have
a nice little selector that tells you exactly what you need based on
make/model and what I received worked perfectly with the PowerBook.
Jim
Paul J. Lucas's bits of Sun, 5 Mar 2000 translated to:
> What's the best video kernel argument for a PowerBook G3
> (Lombard)? video=atyfb:vmode:15,cmode:24 ? (Essentially, all
> I need to know is the rate in Hz.)
>
> One reason I ask is that, although X Windows seems quite snappy
> for most things, it seems a bit sluggish when scrolling Netscape
> windows. (You can watch it redraw in "waves.")
>
> - Paul
>
> P.S.: IMHO, the YDL installation guide should list (in the
> chart is has of video modes), which are the rirght ones for
> common Apple monitors.
>
>
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