> -> For simple text cols x rows selection in standard resolutions, passing
> -> vga=ask to the kernel at boot time will get you a menu of standard
> -> text modes (up to 132x60 which is pretty unreadable on a small
> -> screen in standard text modes). Then replace the vga=ask with
> -> vga=mode_number.
>
As I mentioned in my second message, at least on my laptop there is
nothing going that far within the limit of the vga=ask option.
Apart from this, this doesn't probably solve the problem with frequency
monitors: judging from the number of pages on the issue, there are many
guys who, just like me, are using a very good, fixed frequency SUN
monitor, purchased for next to nothing at some bankrupt auction.
In such cases, you need to start right from boot with the exact
modeline.
On a side note:
I saw somebody suggesting the use of twin DURING the installation:
I had not thought to it at all, but it's really a neat idea!
Ciao,
Marco
