> > Why do we need patches in the kernel. Just set you config to > > CONFIG_DUMMY_CONSOLE, CONFIG_FB, CONFIG_INPUT and don't set fbcon or > > vgacon. Then have a userspace app using /dev/fb and /dev/input create a > > userland console. There is no need to do special hacks in the kernel. > > /dev/fb is not accelerated, if you want full acceleration use > /dev/dri. Using /dev/dri you can write a fully composited console that > displays dengavi in realtime. This is also a path to getting multiuser > working without a lot of kernel patches.
Not every device has a 3D core!!! DRM is not the answer for the entire graphics world. Its only for 3D functionality. If you want eye candy without 3D on small devices use fbdev. - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-kernel" in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html Please read the FAQ at http://www.tux.org/lkml/
