Re: [Linux-fbdev-users] 1400x1050 linux console support with recent 2.6 linux kernels ?

[cga2000 <cg...@op...>]

On Sun, Feb 11, 2007 at 10:07:38AM EST, Ville Syrjälä wrote:
> On Fri, Feb 09, 2007 at 03:22:36PM -0500, cga2000 wrote:
> > I have just installed debian etch on an old laptop that sports an ATI
> > mach64 and a 1400x1050 display and I was wondering if the atyfb module
> > that ships with recent 2.6 kernels supports this resolution.
> > 
> > This works beautifully with debian sarge and a 2.4.27 after you add the
> > correct modes (?) to modedb.c .. recompile the kernel with the correct
> > options enabled (as explained in the framebuffer console howto) .. and
> > boot with the magical "video=atyfb:1400x1050.." parm.
> > 
> > I was planning on copying the modes I added to my old 2.4 modedb.c to
> > the new one.  Not sure if this is going to work and if there are any
> > caveats.
> 
> You probably don't need to add any modes. 2.6 atyfb will by default use 
> the panel's native resolution. I'm actually writing this mail using a HP 
> OmniBook 6000 w/ Rage Mobility and a 1400x1050 panel ;)

Thanks, Ville

I gave it a shot and it didn't appear to work with my mach64.  But then
I was having other problems on this new system so I'll give it another
shot and keep you posted.

Thanks,

cga

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