bootsplash

[Daniel Fone]

Hello list!

I am trying to get a system similar to MDK's "bootsplash" working on a 
knoppix box. Does anyone know where I should start? I get the distinct 
impression from many manuals that it has something to do with frame 
buffering. I suspect, given the graphical nature of the Knoppix boot, that 
it already has the appropriate kernel modules installed, mind you, the hd 
install is quite different from booting off the CD (less gaudy IMHO).
Once I have achieved this, I wonder if I could have a full console in this 
mode. ie a pretty background image with a console running in a nicely 
framed box ( NO X server!).

Any help would be appreciated,

Daniel