Or, you could try kernel 2.1.129 which lets you use graphical modes for your console. This can be slow, but it looks very good. And, you have the added advantage of a penguin logo on top of your screen :-) Check it out... -----Original Message----- From: Marcus Brinkmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Matus fantomas Uhlar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; debian-user@lists.debian.org <debian-user@lists.debian.org> Date: den 22 november 1998 17:52 Subject: SVGATextMode! (was Re: Console mode with >80x24 possible?
>On Thu, Nov 19, 1998 at 07:57:15AM +0100, Matus fantomas Uhlar wrote: >> -> > Eric House ([EMAIL PROTECTED]): >> -> > > Can I rebuild the kernal to use my entire display? >> -> > > >> -> > > My hamm-equipped laptop has an 800x600 screen. When in console mode >> -> > > it uses only the middle of the screen for an 80x24 display -- even >> -> > > though there's room on the screen for at least 120x32. >> -> > >> -> > try adding vga=extended or vga=ask to your boot-prompt >> -> >> -> I'd also suggest taking a look at 'SVGATextmode' and see if your video >> -> card's chipset is supported. If SVGATextmode can work on your system, >> -> it will allow you to change textmodes without rebooting, i.e., allowing >> -> you to switch from 80x25 to a custom mode and back. >> >> Yes SVGATextmode is nice; but adding "vga=..." into lilo.conf is nice too; >> for example I have "vga=0xf05" for having 30 lines on screen which is very >> nice for me. > >Hi, > >SVGATextMode has more advantages over vga= option: > >* You can choose from dozens of textmodes, for example 100x37 is nice here. > vga= only allows three (I think). > >* You can design your own text modes if you have special needs (for example > visually impaired can choose 40x20. Linux is just great.) > >* You can alter your vertical refresh in text mode!! This is the best > thing, because you can reduce the flickering. I am running 100x37 with a > refresh rate of 85 Hz. > >=> A big YES for SVGATextMode. > >Marcus > >-- >"Rhubarb is no Egyptian god." Debian GNU/Linux finger brinkmd@ >Marcus Brinkmann http://www.debian.org master.debian.org >[EMAIL PROTECTED] for public PGP Key >http://homepage.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/Marcus.Brinkmann/ PGP Key ID 36E7CD09 > > >-- >Unsubscribe? mail -s unsubscribe [EMAIL PROTECTED] < /dev/null > >
