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Subject:	Video modes under Windoze XP
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Date:	Fri, 10 May 2002 03:45:12 GMT
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Exactly what video modes should an Allegro app be able to get under Windoze 
XP, running as a console app?

I had, from the horror stories, expected to be limited to ancient VGA 
modes, but I was able to get 1024x768x256 also. However, not 400x300x24bpp 
or 1024x768x24bpp. Apparently truecolor modes are unavailable, but that's 
it.

Is there a workaround? Is there a way to recompile and link for the 
Windows-native DirectX-using Allegro that is quick and painless and well-
documented?

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