[AD] GFX_WINDOWED

["Gillius" <gillius@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Since we have 3 windowed modes under Windows and one under Linux (that 
isn't autodetected in preference of fullscreen), I was wondering if the 
idea of a GFX_WINDOWED for set_gfx_mode might be a good idea.  I personally 
like using the Allegro tools such as the grabber in windowed mode.  I've 
seen another game that uses windowed mode for a resolution selection -- I 
think this is preferable than using GFX_SAFE to get into actual resolution 
and then selecting, when you can use a 320x200 window (GDI) even to do it 
just that much easier and faster.  I think the window looks more 
professional than setting a 320x200 full-screen mode.

Also some games might just be better suited for a windowed mode.  If the 
game is slow and turn-based like minesweeper do you really want to go full-
screen with that?  Or do have a window and be able to play a little and 
read our email too?  What about other simpler games like Tetris, or a card 
game?  And "utility" and business programs made with Allegro that aren't 
games.

The driver would select the more preferable DX overlay and windowed modes 
over the slower GDI if possible.  It might also be possible to allow the 
overlay driver to select your color depth for you (since converting to 
desktop depth is much faster drawing in windows I would think), and you can 
convert all of your files to that.

Gillius