Leo wrote: > ----- Mikkel L. Ellertson (2007-05-02) wrote:----- > >> Look at using the frame buffer (FB) console > > BTW, where to look at? Fedoraproject.org? > > I am using the framebuffer by passing vga=792 to kernel at boot. It > supports only 8 colors and no widescreen resolution. > > Best, I would look at the fb section of the kernel docs. For my system, I have them in /usr/share/doc/kernel-doc-2.6.20/Documentation/fb. It looks like most Intel video is supported. There is also VESA frame buffer support. I have not played with it, but you could try adding video=intelfb to your grub boot line, and see how it works. (I used it with lilo by adding it to the append= section using other video cards.) You can also specify the mode you want as well as other options. I first ran into it when running Linux on a Sparc Station II - you have to use the frame buffer for the console, as there isn't a native text mode. Mikkel -- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with Ketchup!
