> I have been trying to use kgicon from the 2000/06/21 snapshot to use the
> text console at 800x600 with my old Thinkpad (only VESA 1.2 compliant);
> is this possible (i.e., should I keep trying? :-)?
This depends on the chipset of the graphics subsystem.
> With the standard fbcon from the linux 2.2.x kernel I can use the console
> at that resolution, but
> 1) it requires me to run a DOS TSR at boot time to "upgrade" my video
> card to VESA 3.0 compliance and then boot with loadlin (passing it the
> parameter "vga=771");
I.e. you are running VESAfb, then.
> 2) it is *really* slow when it comes to scrolling...
You might want to try enabling the "ypan" and/or "ywrap" options, using a
syntax like "video=vesa:ypan,opt2,...".
> After reading the FAQ, kgicon seemed very promising; should I expect it
> to solve any of this problems (i.e., working directly with a Tridend
> Cyber9385 card
Hmm - I don't think this card is supported - wait ... - no, I don't see
Trident's anywhere.
> which is only VESA 1.2 compliant
VESA compliance is not useful to kgi-style drivers, which rely on being able
to control the hardware completely.
CU, ANdy
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