The author delves into the world of VGA hardware, sharing their struggle with glitch art creation and fixing outdated video drivers. They spotlight using an Asus Eee PC 1000H, noting its uselessness today due to lack of x86_64 support. The focus is on improving video output for Windows 3.11, overwhelming with technical details and deep dives into the inner workings of the platform. Highlighted is the discovery of VBE, a generic interface that allows advanced video functions. The process involves disassembling and matching code to understand and potentially fix issues. A unique journey through old tech and retro computing mysteries unveils in this detailed exploration.
https://wuffs.org/blog/windows-3x-graphics