Re: [Linux-fbdev-devel] FB console clears with large white area at startup

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

> I had this problem with the trident driver and the problem went away if
> I did not set_var() before register_framebuffer.This was suggested by
> Antonio Daplas on this list .So I think the video mode should not be set
> until the fb is registered.

I agree. In fact I like to see the set_var stuff moved into fbcon.c. It
can be done since I already have done it.