linuxconsole-dev

quickstart guide update

[Brad M. <bmi...@xm...>]

Hi,

I've tried to update the quickstart to reflect the current state of 
things, including the kernel config as it stands. I committed the change 
but don't see it at http://linuxconsole.sourceforge.net/quick.html 
[yet]. Will it show up there? Is there a manual copy required before 
things reach the site?

I then tried to follow the instructions using the "supported" kernel 
2.5.27. It won't compile. Should I be using a later kernel? Do we still 
need to apply patches to get the console rework or has it been folded in 
along with the input stuff?

Is it possible to do clean independent multihead? I saw the message from 
Andreas Schuldei but I don't know if that was similar to Miguel's 
approach (http://cambuca.ldhs.cetuc.puc-rio.br/multiuser/) or if it is 
employing the console reorg.

Brad

Re: quickstart guide update

[Andreas S. <an...@sc...>]

* Brad Midgley (bmi...@xm...) [020923 09:09]:
> Is it possible to do clean independent multihead? I saw the message from 
> Andreas Schuldei but I don't know if that was similar to Miguel's 
> approach (http://cambuca.ldhs.cetuc.puc-rio.br/multiuser/) or if it is 
> employing the console reorg.

it uses the console work and input seperation. 

Documentation can be found at http://startx.times.lv/, which was
slightly enhanced as of late.

The kernel configuration documentation needs a rework i feel,
since the interconnections between the singel configuration
options is not getting entirely clear yet.


I feel that the console reorganisation is a cleaner approach
to the problem then the one Miguel uses.

Re: quickstart guide update

[Brad M. <bmi...@xm...>]

Andreas

good -- i'm glad you are using the new console work. i have been 
updating the ruby docs (especially the quickstart) and i would like to 
add your comments into what's there.

i see you're patching against 2.4.19. maybe that is why you can't use 
fbdev. do you know if 2.5.x with ruby works for this?

looks like under X you disabled some PCI interaction. what kind of patch 
would the XFree people want to roll in? would we have an XF86Config 
option for leaving out those operations?

i hope things settle down enough to use fbdev with independent multihead 
before too long. i'd be happy with kernel 2.4.x or 2.5.x. we've talked 
about it before... kiosks and public terminals would be an immediate 
win. it would help on hardware costs, but eventually it could help to 
cut maintenance costs too.

brad

>* Brad Midgley (bmi...@xm...) [020923 09:09]:
>  
>
>>Is it possible to do clean independent multihead? I saw the message from 
>>Andreas Schuldei but I don't know if that was similar to Miguel's 
>>approach (http://cambuca.ldhs.cetuc.puc-rio.br/multiuser/) or if it is 
>>employing the console reorg.
>>    
>>
>
>it uses the console work and input seperation. 
>
>Documentation can be found at http://startx.times.lv/, which was
>slightly enhanced as of late.
>
>The kernel configuration documentation needs a rework i feel,
>since the interconnections between the singel configuration
>options is not getting entirely clear yet.
>
>
>I feel that the console reorganisation is a cleaner approach
>to the problem then the one Miguel uses.
>  
>