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Old 08-25-05, 09:23 AM   #12 (permalink)
zim2dive
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Originally Posted by blutrane
maybe i misunderstand but HI_RES_AWARE apps do run at 640x480 tcpmp (beta player) is one example i can think of, pocket IE is another

ie. beta player wont run at a higher resolution when launched in true VGA mode

- Andy
I guess what I'm suggesting is that the user have the option of configuring the unit such that any NON hres aware proggy have its I/O mapped 2:1 when the suer is in a "hacked" state...

ie. right now I can run with ozvga and thus see much more "real estate" when browsing, doing calendar stuff, etc.. but apps that aren't HRA have the uppler left quadrant problem.

If I run "standard" screen, then I suppose yes, HRA apps will expand, but i general I get less "real estate" to work with on 90% of the progs.

Nutshell, if the OS could detect

- the size a prog expects (VGA or QVGA)
- the user's selected display size (ok, this option isn't OS supported but should be)
- it could easily map at either a 1:1 or 2:1 ratio any screen click.

This should NOT be a tough thing to do at the OS level.

Mike
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