From:	Allens <allen DOT asjp AT cableol DOT co DOT uk>
Newsgroups:	comp.os.msdos.djgpp
Subject:	Re: Allegro/ Page flipping question
Date:	Tue, 14 Jul 1998 21:03:38 +0100
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steven wrote:
> 
> Hi, I'm a regular "lurker" and newbie DOS graphics programmer, so I
> apologize if this question is redundant...
> 
> I recently wrote a little program that allows a sprite to be moved back
> and forth on the x-axis.  However, once I implemented page flipping, it
> seems there is a bit of flicker!  Is this normal?  Is double buffering
> better?  If I wanted to write simple DOS games, which technique is
> "better?"  I looked on the net, but couldn't find a straight answer.
> Maybe someone could direct me to a link?  Thanks in advance!
> 
> Steven

Page flicking will not work properly if you do not have enough memory on 
your video card.  Double buffering is much safer if you do not know how 
much video memory your intended machine has.

	Hope that helps

		Peter Allen

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