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On Mon, 12 Mar 2007 baslinux AT lists.ibiblio.org wrote:

> > PCMCIA is for laptops, right?
>
> Yes, the primary target for BL3 is old laptops.
> That's why it has PCMCIA and a presentation
> program built-in.
>
> > I can't help but notice that you haven't decided
> > to go over to svgalib :-)
>
> No, I think X is superior in many ways.  However,
> keep in mind that BasicLinux started out as a
> vgalib distribution, and several users have been
> with us since that time.  I am happy for them
> to keep using vgalib apps on BasicLinux (even
> though I have moved on).
>
> Cheers,
> Steven


Old laptops don't always have enough RAM to support X,
or video chips that work easily with it.

It is not necessary to choose between X and svgalib.

They are useful in different circumstances and people have their own 
preferences.  Nobody is forced to choose between a screwdriver with 
interchangeable tips, or a drill motor, if they have electricity and the 
strength to use the latter as well as the wrist strength to use the 
former.  A screwdriver fits into smaller spaces and is quieter and cheaper 
and uses less resources.  It is not designed to drill holes.  They can 
both put in screws.

Sindi