Therefore, if you use software that needs Pseudocolor support in parallel to software needing 16 bit color, you can switch and switch and switch and ... A previous hint on xnest may help avoid the switching, but then you will have two displays on your machine and you will have to know which program needs which one.
[robg adds: I'll admit ignorance on this subject, and would appreciate any further clarifications that you all may be able to provide...]

