Re: Graphical WWW Browser for 8 bit Apple II computers

[jefbla@bconnex.net (Jeff Blakeney)]

>In article <578ger$4rg@news.bconnex.net>, jefbla@bconnex.net (Jeff
>Blakeney) wrote:
>> Actually, 8 bit Apple IIs are capable of displaying super hi-res as
>> well as SVGA images.  All you need to do is install an Apple Video
>> Overaly Card or Second Sight SVGA card.
>> 
>> Unfortunately, the number of 8 bit Apple IIs that are equiped with
>> these cards is incredibly low, but they can do it.

hochstrasse@ubaclu.unibas.ch (Urs Hochstrasser) wrote:
>OK, they can (how well this works is another story), but as you say
>yourself, they are *very few*. What I meant was 'regular 8 bit Apple IIs'.
>What's the point of discussing a possibility which almost nobody can use?
>It makes you dream, but it never becomes reality. Like a joint :-) 

Yes, you're right.  I didn't really mean this to be taken as a serious
addition to the thread but I forgot to stick a smiley on the end.

>Adalbert mentioned in another reply to my post that 8 bit programs are
>faster than 16 bit GS programs. Hum, this revolutionizes the computer
>industry! Let's go back to 4-bit machines... :-)

Well, as long as you have multiple 4 or 8 bit processors running in
parallel.   :)

Sorry, I'll stop now.