douglas@bcsaic.UUCP (Douglas Schuler) (09/15/88)
*** HELP *** A SIMPLE QUESTION FOR ONE WHO KNOWS THE ANSWER *** I am currently trying to do some simple graphics (e.g. horizontal and vertical lines) on a PC clone using the Microsoft Quick C compiler. I have tried every way in software to find out what video configuration is on the computer but to no avail. I have also tried setting the video configuration to all the likely can- didates and trying to generate some graphics but also to no avail. I have access to the Optimizing compiler as well as the Quick C compiler, but I presume I'd have the same trouble using it. I know that the machine (a Tech 1000, I think) does graphics as the programs I run (including Microsoft Quick C) draw lines on the screen with semi-wild abandon. The machine has a Hercules B&W card in it, I'm told. I'd like to know what I'm doing wrong and how to get around it. If that fails, I'd be very thankful for reasonable sugestions. Please send e-mail as I don't usually read news. Thanks VERY much in advance,