Re: [gtk-list] Why is system visual == DefaultVisual?

[Norbert Bladt <abladtn autelca ascom ch>]

Martin Norb{ck wrote:
> 
> Hi!
> 
> I am using gtk/gnome on a Solaris system here at our school.
> Right from the start there has been problems with the visuals of the gtk
> applications, because the X-server's root window is configured to use an
> 8-bit PseudoColor visual (don't ask me why, it's the factory setting).
Yes, indeed.
And it can't be changed due to hardware limits !

I would very much LOVE to have a 24-bit visual.
But on my Sun SparcStation 5 there is no such thing available.
It might be different if you have one of the new UltraStations
with the right "graphics board" (to stay in PC language).

Norbert.

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