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Got it running. It was the stupid %%#%%#@^ network card! Was's an i/o or
interrupt conflict so I have no idea what the problem was. All I know is that no
network card and perfect GPL! Funny it only affected GPL in 3DFX mode. Probably
to do with the way it polls the joystick or something?

As for 1024x768. Runs terrific. I am getting (during practice) 45FPS with
EVERYTHING turned on. 16 sounds and all textures etc. had too much fun enjoying
the view to try 1024x768 in a race though. Probably fall below the 30FPS I would
be comfortable with. 800x600 looks okay for the race. One thing I wish they
would do is put some expression on the drivers face. Looks too much my old slot
cars!

George Buhr II wrote:

> I have a gateway p2-400, with an ati rage pro and voodoo2 card.  GPL runs
> great on mine, but I did encounter problems initially, with the textures
> turning black.  I downloaded the latest 3dfx driver and it ran great.  I
> suggest you look closely at ALL the drivers and make sure you have the
> latest.  Make sure that you have Directx 6.0 (or whatever the newest version
> is now.)  Make sure you dont have any terminate and stay programs running.
> By the way, I don't think Voodoo2 supports 1024X768, although I could be
> mistaken.  Can anyone else out there help on this?  Regardless, I really
> can't see a significant difference between 800x600 and 640x480, even with
> the framerate.  So I really wouldn't worry about running at 1024x768 unless
> you just want some bragging rights.

