From: Matan Ziv-Av (matan@svgalib.org)
Date: Mon 06 Aug 2001 - 20:02:23 IDT
On Mon, 6 Aug 2001, Frank H. Baker wrote:
> What is the status of SVGAlib controlling multiple screens?I am
> looking to control multiple monitors: a console running under X and two
> more screens that will be used for stimulus presentations in
> psychophysical experiments.Presumably X can provide me these
> functions, but at the cost of complexity and some sacrifice of stimulus
> control.SVGAlib appeals to me for its greater simplicity and for being
> better matched to my requirements.
>
> While there is some mention in statements and correspondence that there
> is something under development (perhaps for just one extra monitor) in
> the SVGAlib world, am I right in thinking that there is nothing close to
> release of a multiscreen version of the software?
I think it's in a usable state, and I use multi monitor support all the
time. svgalib-1.9 has seen very little testing, so I would not be
surprised if there are still many bugs with usage pattern different than
mine, but if you try and find (and report) bugs, I am sure they can be
resolved.
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Matan Ziv-Av. matan@svgalib.org
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