Re: MCGA Video on an Apple IIGS?

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Bryan Villados <news001@macgeek.org> wrote:

>Here's a really bizzare idea... I have an IBM PS/2 Model 25/286 with a
>burned out logic board. Everything else is working fine, including the
>built-in display and power supply. I believe the MCGA display is
>similar to the older CGA technology (it's actually between CGA and
>EGA). I was thinking of making an all-in-one Apple IIGS system using
>the chassis, display, and power supply. The only thing I know about
>MCGA is that it is a digital technology (vs analog).
>
>Would anyone know if I can somehow adapt the IIGS to display on
>an MCGA display? Thanks!

IIGS will not work with MCGA.  However, some PS/2 models
actually used VGA.

If your monitor is VGA, check out http://www.sequential.com/
Sequential System's SVGA card, the Second Sight, for the
IIGS.