From:	Damian Yerrick <MYNAMEISd_yerrick AT hotmail DOT comNO2CANNEDHAM>
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Subject:	Re: Fonts and colors
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On Wed, 16 Feb 2000 18:38:03 +0100, "Marcus" <mesthlm AT hem DOT passagen DOT se>
wrote:

>I wonder how colors works. I mean, 32 bits is 4294967296 different colors
>but only 16777216 are used (24 bits). Can anyone explain this to me

Essentially, the digital-to-analog converters (DACs) in a typical
video card convert 8 bits per channel (R, G, B) to analog.  The
leftover 8 bits (32 bits/word - 24 bits/pixel) is often used as a
transparency channel.

>or show me a page that explains it.

Go to Google.com and look up "alpha channel"

>Then I wonder what's the best way to type fine text in VESA mode
>(with different width).

Allegro can use PCX fonts created with a TrueType-to-PCX converter.
Get Allegro and TTF2PCX from http://www.talula.demon.co.uk/

>Can I use FreeType or is it any better
>or more simple avaible? FreeType could be illegal to use.

I didn't see a cease and desist letter; FreeType.org is just being
cautious.

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