Re: [Linux-fbdev-devel] Framebuffer overflow halts network (fwd)

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

> Sorry to bother you "privately", but I can't find much info of the use of
> framebuffer after it is installed.
> 
> I have set up my primary work machine (i.e. it is mostly used as a terminal
> to connect to other servers) with framebuffer and have 64 lines*160 chars in
> a pretty font.
> 
> I ssh to other servers from this machine.
> 
> If I do something which create a lot of output, eg. ls -lR /, the remote
> machine sends more data than the framebuffer-terminal can handle. This
> blocks the network on the terminal machine, which also is nameserver,
> internal webserver and upsd server.
> 
> Is it possible to set up some sort of flow control, so the remote machine
> stops when the terminal is overloaded?
> 
> Both servers are 100Mb, on different switches, which are connected at 100Mb
> The terminal is on a Cisco, the other on a cheaper 24ports switch.
> 
> If you can't help me, can you direct me in the proper direction?

Which kernel are you using and whcih video card?