Randolph J. Herber writes:
 > There are other types of computers in the world than IBM compatible PCs.
of course there. i gave Windows as an example.

 > E.g., some people have been known to run Linux and FreeBSD on their
 > machines.
gasp. why, i do that myself every day of my life. gasp.

 > And, yes, I have written dvi drivers -- e.g. for a NEC P6 Pinwriter.
please dont tell us that you still use this printer?

sebastian