[geeks] AGP irritations

[Lionel Peterson]

--- Gary Nichols <gary at linuxforce.org> wrote:
> On Thu, 26 Jun 2003, Kevin wrote:
> 
> > Not to rehash the "x86 is crap" arguments from earlier but
> > unpleasant surprises like this can be added to the list of
> > x86 downfalls.  Now i'm forced to the buy the overpriced SGI
> > adapter box or another AGP card with the funky OpenLDI (Micro
> > Centronics) connector.
> 
> You can also buy the PCI version of that same card (#9 Revolution
> PCI).

I fail to see how this is an "x86 downfall" - if anything, it is an SGI
downfall that they choose to use such a "funky" connector...

If it really is too much hardship for you to take, I'd be happy to take
the (presumed) SW16000 flat panel off your hands ;^) (I'll even pay
shipping to ease the pain)


=====
Lionel

"Nothing would please me more than being able to hire ten
programmers and deluge the hobby market with good software"
Bill Gates, in "An OpenLetter to Hobbyists" dated February 3, 1976

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