Re: [APML]: True color

[Chuck Vaughn <aa6g@aa6g.org>]

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Donald Clement wrote:
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> Is there any advantage in using 32bit true color instead of 24bit true
> color for a color monitor? Are there programs that will take advantage
> of 32 bit color?

My understanding of 32 bit color is you have the standard 24 bit color
plus an 8 bit Alpha channel. The alpha channel can be used for various
masking purposes including defining transparency of each pixel.
I've heard that games make the most use of it and that most programs do
not use it.

Chuck <aa6g@aa6g.org>