[ltp] CRT and LCD at the same time?

[D. Sen]

Robert Andersson wrote:

> >>>>> "DS" == D Sen <dsen@research.att.com> writes:
> DS> Unfortunately, neither IBM nor Tim nor S3 paid any heed to my
> DS> request for help with this issue. As far as I know it affects any
> DS> of the S3 chipsets that support 1400x1050. Apparently this
> DS> includes the T21 and T22 with the higher resolutions. I am not
> DS> sure about the T23. IBM has totally ignored my pleas for help,
> DS> perhaps hoping that ignoring us will make the problem go away.
>
> doesn't ibm sell t21/22 with linux on them, that has this high
> resolution? if so they'ld be shipped with caldera open linux. anyway i
> should report this problem to ibm support and see what they have to
> say... in any case i will remind them again about this problem.
>

Nope, as far as I know the pre-installed linux T2x machines all have
1024x768 as the maximum resolution.

>
> DS> Tim says that he is either not being paid by IBM/S3 or is not
> DS> allowed to work on this issue. It doesnt even appear on his page
> DS> as a remaining issue that needs to be resolved.
>

> errr...???

Err is right :-)

>
>
> DS> I tried to tweak Tim's s3switch utility and had limited success. I
> DS> was working blindly in that I didnt have the specs to the Savage
> DS> chipset (I tried contacting S3 for the specs to no avail). Others
> DS> have reported no success with my tweaks.
>
> hmm yes i came accross this code just a few hours ago an i will test
> it on monday. *keep your fingers crossed*
>
> thanks for your help and i hope we can keep this issue open so that s3
> and ibm will finally come up with a permanent remedy to this problem.
>
> yours,
> /robert
>
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