Recently at a client site I tried to get GNU make, but was informed that the Microsoft proxy server was blocking my access to GNU.org. I doubt it was the client configuration doing it explicitly because I can't think of a single reason for it. How evil is that???
Anyone else had this experience?
Hi!
I'm currently using an ATI Radeon 9500 Pro and the xtra ATI Radeon HDTV widget (30$). This allows me to run windows in 4:3 or 16:9 wide screen mode by selecting resolutions like 720x480 and 856x480 and there are some for 1080i too. Plus handy keyboard shortcuts to switch modes.
For gaming I have found 1080i works fine but for everything else I keep it to 480p becuase of the refresh rate -- with interlaced as in 1080i of course you get lots of flicker cos the signal is 60Hz interlaced meaning 30Hz to draw the whole screen.
For 480p the picture is rock solid at 60Hz (somehow it looks better on my TV than a large monitor at this rate, but perhaps that is because I am further away).
I have issues with clipping and I read that this is very common with HDTVs. I'm waiting for a new driver from ATI to address this in HD mode, because currently when in windows I can only see part of the start bar.
Many games do not support the wacky resolutions like 720x480 and 856x480 (like Tony Hawk 4) but many do (GTA3). I think some of the newer titles actually query windows and can basically support any resolution supported by your setup, while others have predefined choices (giving your a 4:3 screen which you can stretch with your TV)
Either way clipping is an issue. but its still cool to sit reclined on my couch and play GTA3 piped thru the receiver:)
I haven't had time to configure X-windows for 16:9 yet but I imagine that would probably be pretty easy given the extra control you get in XF86Config
Buy the TV anyway. Its great for movies and HD cable which I get about 4-6 channels incl ESPN.
I bought it at Myer Emco and the sales guy seeemed to really know his stuff. He assured me that the black bars from watching in 4:3 mode could not burn in, however I usually tell the TV to stretch images (more at the edges) anyhow. Another thing. My set is a Direct View (CRT) and using analog component inputs. Many of the newer models and esp plasma/lcd now take dsub15 (standard monitor cable) and even DVI inputs, and one would have to think there'd be little or no clipping with dsub15 and none with DVI... not sure about that tho...
Hope this helps
Dan
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Recently at a client site I tried to get GNU make, but was informed that the Microsoft proxy server was blocking my access to GNU.org. I doubt it was the client configuration doing it explicitly because I can't think of a single reason for it. How evil is that??? Anyone else had this experience?
Hi! I'm currently using an ATI Radeon 9500 Pro and the xtra ATI Radeon HDTV widget (30$). This allows me to run windows in 4:3 or 16:9 wide screen mode by selecting resolutions like 720x480 and 856x480 and there are some for 1080i too. Plus handy keyboard shortcuts to switch modes. For gaming I have found 1080i works fine but for everything else I keep it to 480p becuase of the refresh rate -- with interlaced as in 1080i of course you get lots of flicker cos the signal is 60Hz interlaced meaning 30Hz to draw the whole screen. For 480p the picture is rock solid at 60Hz (somehow it looks better on my TV than a large monitor at this rate, but perhaps that is because I am further away). I have issues with clipping and I read that this is very common with HDTVs. I'm waiting for a new driver from ATI to address this in HD mode, because currently when in windows I can only see part of the start bar. Many games do not support the wacky resolutions like 720x480 and 856x480 (like Tony Hawk 4) but many do (GTA3). I think some of the newer titles actually query windows and can basically support any resolution supported by your setup, while others have predefined choices (giving your a 4:3 screen which you can stretch with your TV) Either way clipping is an issue. but its still cool to sit reclined on my couch and play GTA3 piped thru the receiver :)
I haven't had time to configure X-windows for 16:9 yet but I imagine that would probably be pretty easy given the extra control you get in XF86Config
Buy the TV anyway. Its great for movies and HD cable which I get about 4-6 channels incl ESPN.
I bought it at Myer Emco and the sales guy seeemed to really know his stuff. He assured me that the black bars from watching in 4:3 mode could not burn in, however I usually tell the TV to stretch images (more at the edges) anyhow. Another thing. My set is a Direct View (CRT) and using analog component inputs. Many of the newer models and esp plasma/lcd now take dsub15 (standard monitor cable) and even DVI inputs, and one would have to think there'd be little or no clipping with dsub15 and none with DVI... not sure about that tho...
Hope this helps
Dan