Mail Archives: djgpp/1998/09/03/13:20:27
Laurence Withers <lwithers AT lwithers DOT demon DOT co DOT uk> wrote:
Note: I'm replying to the list because I think that's important.
> --- Original Message ---
> From: Salvador Eduardo Tropea (SET) <salvador AT inti DOT gov DOT ar>
> Time: Wed, 2 Sep 199816:18:10
>
> >> However, FSDB does support dual screen debugging, so if you have a
> >> second (monochrome) monitor connected it can display its own output
> >> there, leaving your main monitor free for use by the Allegro program.
> >> This is also possible with GDB using a separate program -- see the
> >> FAQ section 12.5 for many details on debugging graphics programs.
> >
> >RHIDE supports it without any extra stuff, just plug the second monitor to
> >the computer.
>
> I have an old monochrome monitor lying around. What extra hardware do I
> need to plug it in? Any old graphics card (I have a Trident 0.5Mb
> graphics card spare)?
No, you need a Monochrome card, an old Hercules. You can use some tricks to
make it with another board but isn't good idea for people that doen't have a
deep knowledge about video cards and the PC.
> Finally, what do I need to get this working with gdb?
I don't know, I use gdb only for some specific stuff, somebody else must
answer it.
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