tag 279689 +pending tag 333067 +pending thanks On Wed, Oct 12, 2005 at 09:29:01PM -0700, Ian Eure wrote: > Same problem as Rich reported. Old kernel was using the regular text > console. System now boots with fbcon. It dies sometime after the network > configuration with the endless scrolling rivafb_pan_display messages. > > It's been my experience that fbcon is slow and unreliable, and I don't > think it should be the default. I'd at least like an option > to /completely/ disable it - I don't want it loading any modules at all. > > Burning a netinst CD so I can get my system bootable again.
Hi, this bug has been merged with 333067 and discussion there has resolved to disable the rivafb module, as it appears to be a quite broken. The discussion there also includes a suggested work around, to move rivafb.ko (or remove it), so it isn't loaded at boot (or any other time). http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=333067 -- Horms -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]