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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?

* coolape <webmaster@evilstorm.co.uk> writes:

> I compiled my new kernel from source, kernel 2.6.7

> 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?

Add...

vga = normal

....to your `/etc/lilo.conf', and rerun lilo.

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In alt.os.linux.slackware, coolape dared to utter,
> ... is there something wrong?

You SNAFU'd framebuffer. IME this is from using something other than
the VGA driver under framebuffer options. I had the same problem with
my Radeon card. Solution was to take out the modules for the radeon and
use just basic VGA framebuffer.

When you go to boot-up and it asks to select your kernel, append
"vga=normal" to the boot-up line and you'll get the regular 80 columns
wide console. Try again.

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On 2004-07-07, Steve Youngs <steve@youngs.au.com> wrote:
> * coolape <webmaster@evilstorm.co.uk> writes:
>
> > I compiled my new kernel from source, kernel 2.6.7
>
> > 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
> >
>
> Add...
>
> vga = normal
>
> ...to your `/etc/lilo.conf', and rerun lilo.
>
And then look at your settings under "graphics support".
Most of them should bee set as modules.

/Jens
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"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.

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Martijn.

Thanx boys. the VGA = Normal option worked without recompiling the kernel..

"coolape" <webmaster@evilstorm.co.uk> wrote:

> Thanx boys. the VGA = Normal option worked without recompiling the
kernel..

Yes, it works but it's a workaround, not a solution and i hate that

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Martijn.

>> Thanx boys. the VGA = Normal option worked without recompiling the
> kernel..
>
> Yes, it works but it's a workaround, not a solution and i hate that

Do you have the
CONFIG_FRAMEBUFFER_CONSOLE=y
option in your kernel config?

You should!

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I just recompiled my kernel again and enabled Frame Buffer support for the
console.. and now its working perfectly.. thanx guys.