RandR 1.2 output properties and options

[Matthias Hopf]

On Nov 21, 06 08:56:54 +1100, Jaymz Julian wrote:
> True for resolution.  But what they _should_ be able to do, is switch
> _refres rates_ on the fly, ideally.  Also, possibly switch between
> progressive and non-progressive, although there is an argument that
> interlacing is better done in software anyhow.
  ^^^^^^^^^^^ deinterlacing?

Not necessarily. If connected by an analog VGA cable, the PLL has to
sync to the pixel clock again, which will need at least one frame. Add
another for frame rate detection, and there goes on-the-fly-switching.

Matthias

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