22 Apr
2001
22 Apr
'01
1:08 p.m.
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2001 21:58:07 -0400 (EDT)
From: Kev <co273(a)freenet.buffalo.edu>
To: Classic Computer List <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
Subject: IBM's PGA Adapter
Reply-to: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org
Hi. Can anybody provide me with some info on the IBM
PGA/PGC adapters for
the IBM PC/XT systems?
I heard that it is one of the first video adapters with on-board transform
capabilities, and that it is very ahead of its time. Can anyone please
elaborate?
Also, where can I get some pictures, and is it still available for
purchase?
Half-half acceleration due to built in CPU and can compute arcs,
lines etc for cad work I think.
But I know PGA is grossly unusual design and unrealistic cost kept it
from very common plus it requires non-standard PGA
monitor to go with
it. Cost was about 5,000 I think.
BTW, it is 3 boards package and monitor. Saw both monitor and card
set but not in action.
Cheers,
Wizard