On Mon, Aug 21, 2000 at 08:48:32PM +0200, Taco IJsselmuiden wrote: > Hi all, > > I have asks this about a month ago, but couldn't get it done then, so > maybe someone's got a good idea ;))) > > I'm trying to change the resolution on my IPX with a CGsix to something > rediculous (like 640x480 or, actualy about 40 columns and 15 rows on a > 19" monitor...) to be able to read it from 4-5 meters distance... (don't > ask why ;)) ) > > I know that i have to use fbset(8), but even with all the docs available, > the only thing fbset says when trying is (and i quote ;) ) > 'ioctl FBIOPUT_VSCREENINFO: Invalid argument' > I was told to try and use a mode which the X-server uses, because they are > compatible, but I can't figure out which mode X is using ;(( > > Someone can help me out ??
You'll need to use the fbset(8) command to change the resolution. Also check /etc/fb.modes. Ben -- -----------=======-=-======-=========-----------=====------------=-=------ / Ben Collins -- ...on that fantastic voyage... -- Debian GNU/Linux \ ` [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] ' `---=========------=======-------------=-=-----=-===-======-------=--=---'
