Re: [gentoo-user] lcd console fonts
On Tue, May 30, 2006 at 11:55:16AM -0700, maxim wexler wrote
> Hi group,
>
> The console fonts in my new LCD monitor are H-U-G-E.
> Attempts to shrink them by adding vga=xxx at the grub
> prompt after the kernel line has no effect.
In order to be able to do that, you have to enable it in the kernel.
In "make menuconfig" follow...
Device Drivers --->
Graphics support --->
Console display driver support --->
[*] Video mode selection support
Compiling the kernel that way, and booting from the new kernel,
enables you to select VGA modes... and you don't have to muck around
with framebuffer at all.
In addition to selecting VGA modes, you can also influence your
display by selecting different sized fonts. VGA defaults to 8x16 fonts,
which are huge. "vga=6" selects 8x8 CGA font on a 640x480 text console,
which gives 80 columns x 60 rows... but is rather hard to read.
I set "vga = 6". In /etc/conf.d/consolefont I have...
CONSOLEFONT="lat1-10"
640 x 480
The 8x10 pixel font gives - = 80 columns x 48 rows.
8 x 10
It is *MUCH* easier on the eyes than "vga = 1", which combines 8x8 CGA
font (bleagh) on a 640x400 pixel text console to give 80x50 text mode.
You can look in /usr/share/consolefonts to see what's available. You
can test various fonts by running setfont ("man setfont" for details).
Check http://www.waltdnes.org/tips_and_tricks/textmodes.html for more
details on how and why console fonts work the way they do on x86 systems.
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Re: [gentoo-user] lcd console fonts
On 5/30/06, Daniel da Veiga <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On 5/30/06, Lord Sauron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 5/30/06, maxim wexler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi group, > > > > The console fonts in my new LCD monitor are H-U-G-E. > > Attempts to shrink them by adding vga=xxx at the grub > > prompt after the kernel line has no effect. Here's the > > entire grub session: > > I'm not exactly sure, however, I'm making my best educated guess at this. > > > grub> root (hd0,1) > > > > grub> kernel /vmlinuz vga=794 #1280x1024(so I'm told) > > Mine looks like video=vesafb:[EMAIL PROTECTED], and so on. I'd think > that vga=794:1280x1024 or something might work. However, I wouldn't > know for sure. I'm interested to learn what is the correct solution > though - It'll be neat to see more of how grub behaves. > If you compiled your kernel with framebuffer support, either using vesafb or vesa-tng, you'll have to tell the bootloader to instruct the kernel on dealing with your display. Check: I was closer than I was far, right? Just that I'm getting better is a good sign. Four months ago I would have no clue whatsoever, so as far as I'm concerned improvement is good. http://gentoo-wiki.com/HOWTO_fbsplash#What_is_a_Frame_Buffer_Device.3F for a complete guide. I'll be looking at that. -- == GCv3.12 == GCS d-(++) s+: a? C++ UL+> P+ L++ E--- W+(+++) N++ o? K? w--- O? M+ V? PS- PE+ Y-(--) PGP- t+++ 5? X R tv-- b+ DI+++ D+ G e* h- !r !y = END GCv3.12 -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] lcd console fonts
maxim wexler wrote: Hi group, The console fonts in my new LCD monitor are H-U-G-E. Attempts to shrink them by adding vga=xxx at the grub prompt after the kernel line has no effect. Here's the entire grub session: grub> root (hd0,1) grub> kernel /vmlinuz vga=794 #1280x1024(so I'm told) grub> boot I'm not using a grub.conf file, preferring the manual method for now. X displays the required resolution excellently. FWIW, I'm using a Radeon 9200 pro vid card with the digital interface. Thanks, -MW I fixed this with in the kernel: In Device Drivers | Graphics support, set VESA VGA graphics support, pick a VESA Driver Type ( I use vesafb-tng) and set the VESA Default mode to what your native resolutions is. Tony -- Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. -- Benjamin Franklin -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] lcd console fonts
On 5/30/06, Lord Sauron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On 5/30/06, maxim wexler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi group, > > The console fonts in my new LCD monitor are H-U-G-E. > Attempts to shrink them by adding vga=xxx at the grub > prompt after the kernel line has no effect. Here's the > entire grub session: I'm not exactly sure, however, I'm making my best educated guess at this. > grub> root (hd0,1) > > grub> kernel /vmlinuz vga=794 #1280x1024(so I'm told) Mine looks like video=vesafb:[EMAIL PROTECTED], and so on. I'd think that vga=794:1280x1024 or something might work. However, I wouldn't know for sure. I'm interested to learn what is the correct solution though - It'll be neat to see more of how grub behaves. If you compiled your kernel with framebuffer support, either using vesafb or vesa-tng, you'll have to tell the bootloader to instruct the kernel on dealing with your display. Check: http://gentoo-wiki.com/HOWTO_fbsplash#What_is_a_Frame_Buffer_Device.3F for a complete guide. -- Daniel da Veiga Computer Operator - RS - Brazil -BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK- Version: 3.1 GCM/IT/P/O d-? s:- a? C++$ UBLA++ P+ L++ E--- W+++$ N o+ K- w O M- V- PS PE Y PGP- t+ 5 X+++ R+* tv b+ DI+++ D+ G+ e h+ r+ y++ --END GEEK CODE BLOCK-- -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] lcd console fonts
On 5/30/06, maxim wexler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi group, The console fonts in my new LCD monitor are H-U-G-E. Attempts to shrink them by adding vga=xxx at the grub prompt after the kernel line has no effect. Here's the entire grub session: I'm not exactly sure, however, I'm making my best educated guess at this. grub> root (hd0,1) grub> kernel /vmlinuz vga=794 #1280x1024(so I'm told) Mine looks like video=vesafb:[EMAIL PROTECTED], and so on. I'd think that vga=794:1280x1024 or something might work. However, I wouldn't know for sure. I'm interested to learn what is the correct solution though - It'll be neat to see more of how grub behaves. -- == GCv3.12 == GCS d-(++) s+: a? C++ UL+> P+ L++ E--- W+(+++) N++ o? K? w--- O? M+ V? PS- PE+ Y-(--) PGP- t+++ 5? X R tv-- b+ DI+++ D+ G e* h- !r !y = END GCv3.12 -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
[gentoo-user] lcd console fonts
Hi group, The console fonts in my new LCD monitor are H-U-G-E. Attempts to shrink them by adding vga=xxx at the grub prompt after the kernel line has no effect. Here's the entire grub session: grub> root (hd0,1) grub> kernel /vmlinuz vga=794 #1280x1024(so I'm told) grub> boot I'm not using a grub.conf file, preferring the manual method for now. X displays the required resolution excellently. FWIW, I'm using a Radeon 9200 pro vid card with the digital interface. Thanks, -MW __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
