"coolape" <webmaster@evilstorm.co.uk> wrote in message
newsan.2004.07.07.02.13.15.109514@evilstorm.co.u k...
> Hi there, kinda new to this news group,...
> ANyways
> I compiled my new kernel from source, kernel 2.6.7
> i enabled a alot of options such as ntfs write and read support
> sound card drivers, video card drivers, etc u know the drill...
> And i thought i would enable the Boot Logo aswell.
> But after compiling it, i configured lilo (because i have winxp on my
> other hard drive) and added another option for the new kernel and kept the
> old kernel for backup. but somehow after i hit enter (to boot the new
> kernel) there is no visual, i have to blindly enter my login username and
> password, type in startx to load fluxbox and only then i can have visual
> ... is there something wrong? i have recompiled the kernel to not use the
> bootup logo option and it is still happening.. whats wrong?

I had the same problem

There are 2 options to work around on this.
First option (workaround) is to edit your lilo.conf, change the line vga =
(ie. 768)
to vga = normal.
Then run 'lilo' to make these changes permanent.

Second option is to re-compile your kernel with framebuffer support and
video mode selection support enabled.
This is the recommended option which will give you the best looking console
with large screen and high color, although some videocards can't handle it,
like my Radeon 9000.

Hope this helps.

--
Martijn.