Re: [Linux-fbdev-users] Framebuffer support in 2.5.46

[James S. <jsi...@in...>]

> I'm trying to compile framebuffer support into the 2.5.46 kernel.
> I have
> 	Video mode selection support
> 	VESA VGA graphics console
> 	Advanced low level driver options
> 		8 bpp packed pixels support
> 		24 bpp packed pixels support
> 
> I've tried different modes, including 640x480 x24/x8 and 1280x1024
> x24/x8 but all I get is a black screen (the system starts up ok, just no
> screen output).
> I noticed that, compared to 2.4.18 (which I used before), there is no
> "VGA characters/attributes support" option in 2.5.46 - I recall getting a black
> screen on the 2.4.18 without this option...

The VESA framebuffer driver has been ported over to the new fbdev api. You 
have to use Hardware Acceleration under Advance low level driver options.
It will work after that.