Re: Framebuffer , 2.6.10

From: Henrik Skantz (hesk_at_snafu.se)
Date: 01/16/05

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    To: Brian Pack <afcpack@verizon.net>
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 17:35:12 +0100

    tor 2005-01-13 klockan 18:29 -0500 skrev Brian Pack:
    > On Thursday 13 January 2005 12:39 pm, Henrik Skantz wrote:
    > > Hi, I have a problem with framebuffer and 2.6.10.
    > >
    > > I've used the same .config from 2.6.8, so the settings are the same as
    > > in 2.6.8. Ok i did make oldconfig.
    > > I have put vga=791 in /boot/grub/menu.lst but when i reboot i only get a
    > > black screen (untill X starts)
    > >
    > > Any ideas ?
    >
    > There is a bug in the Debianized /drivers/video/vesafb.c. If you *really* want
    > that framebuffer, you could do what I did... copy the vesafb.c from the
    > vanilla kernel and recompile.
    >
    > BTW - if you're also looking to have a bootsplash screen, run the patch after
    > you've copied the vesafb.c file over.
    >
    > Word is there is a fix coming RSN.

    ok, thanks. 

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