Re: [Linux-fbdev-devel] Sane behavior of fbset

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> > I have no problem adding in a notifier for fbset. I don't agree with
> > adding in per VC vars. The reason is that every VC, all 64, will have a
> > copy of struct fb_var_screeninfo. That is really heavy for embedded
> > devices. Instead with a modedb we have one copy of different kinds of
> > modes. What we need to do is add valid modes that are not present in
> > modedb.
> 
> If size matters, embedded devices can always disable virtual consoles
> completely, so only one var is needed.
> 
> Furthermore, what about making the maximum number of virtual consoles
> configurable, and/or handling them dynamically (most systems have only a few of
> them in active use)?

That is a 2.7.X issue. Even still having 2 VCs meanings having two 
identical vars. That is heavy. Having that mode stored in modedb is one 
copy for both VCs.