Aminn-ua.170
net.games
utzoo!decvax!harpo!mhtsa!ihnss!ihps3!stolaf!minn-ua!kirk
Thu Apr 29 09:03:58 1982
Raster vs. Vector
1) No three-color, full spectrum, commercial color vector display exists.
   Current technology allows only a two-color model, which seriously
   limits the effective number of displayable colors.  Common color vector
   tubes build the color range they generate with blue and green phosphors
2) FLICKER is not limited to vector diplays.  Many high-res raster displays
   show considerable filcker at the 30Hz refresh rate (E.G. Terak 8600)
3) A good raster tube, at a resolution of 1Kx1K, can display lines that
   are indistinguishable from a true vector for all intents and purposes
   (E.G. Ramtek 9400)
4) For large numbers of vectors, vector displays don't run faster than raster
   display, given good architecture

   Consequently, the proof submitted for the Raster/Vector debate lies in
   question.

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