On Sun, 11 Apr 1999, Michael B. Trausch wrote:
> I heard that it is possible to display a graphical (i.e., .gif or .jpg)
> logo when you turn on your Linux box, during the kernel initialization
> process, through LILO or something. Kinda like Windows 95 does with it's
> thing until it goes into the GUI.
>
> I want the computer to do that, and remove the graphical logo when it's
> time for the login: prompt to come up. Can someone tell me how to do
> this?
>
I think what you are thinking of is the fbcon stuff. Recompile a kernel
with fbcon support enabled, and you will get a tux at boot time. For this
to work, you need a vesa 2.0 compliant gfx card, and a 2.2.x kernel.
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Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
A tall, dark stranger will have more fun than you.
