Re: [gentoo-user] fbsplash starting after local and not during boot
Thanks Etaoin, this has solved another issue. And another thing is learnt.. # rm -rf default/ rm: cannot remove `default/': Not a directory # rm -rf default # If you include the trailing slash, rm thinks that you are asking it to delete a directory, which default is not (it's a symlink). Regards, MC -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] fbsplash starting after local and not during boot
Hi Uwe, Change the kernel line to: kernel /boot/kernel-2.6.14-gentoo-r5-fb root=/dev/ram0 init=linuxrc ramdisk=8192 real_root=/dev/hda3 quiet video=vesafb:ywrap,mtrr,[EMAIL PROTECTED] splash=silent,fadein,theme:emergence quiet CONSOLE=/dev/tty1 unfortunately with these options i'm getting a nice kernel panic. Why is it necessary to insert this command line? root=/dev/ram0 init=linuxrc ramdisk=8192 real_root=/dev/hda3 Best regards, MC -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] fbsplash starting after local and not during boot
On 17 February 2006 10:15, Marco Calviani wrote: Hi Uwe, Change the kernel line to: kernel /boot/kernel-2.6.14-gentoo-r5-fb root=/dev/ram0 init=linuxrc ramdisk=8192 real_root=/dev/hda3 quiet video=vesafb:ywrap,mtrr,[EMAIL PROTECTED] splash=silent,fadein,theme:emergence quiet CONSOLE=/dev/tty1 unfortunately with these options i'm getting a nice kernel panic. Why is it necessary to insert this command line? root=/dev/ram0 init=linuxrc ramdisk=8192 real_root=/dev/hda3 It makes sure the splash screen start as early as possible (don't forget the quiet option). On my systems, it starts immediately after the kernel and the initrd are loaded. Kernel panic ... hm ... How did you generate your initrd? Maybe, it doesn't contain linuxrc which does all the magic before it hands over to the real init process. Uwe -- Why do consumers keep buying products they will live to curse? -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] fbsplash starting after local and not during boot
Hi Uwe, It makes sure the splash screen start as early as possible (don't forget the quiet option). On my systems, it starts immediately after the kernel and the initrd are loaded. Kernel panic ... hm ... How did you generate your initrd? Maybe, it doesn't contain linuxrc which does all the magic before it hands over to the real init process. i've created the initrd as indicated in the howto mentioned above, that is with: # splash_geninitramfs -g /boot/fbsplash-emergence-1024x768 -v -r 1024x768 emergence MC -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] fbsplash starting after local and not during boot
On 17 February 2006 11:16, Marco Calviani wrote: Hi Uwe, It makes sure the splash screen start as early as possible (don't forget the quiet option). On my systems, it starts immediately after the kernel and the initrd are loaded. Kernel panic ... hm ... How did you generate your initrd? Maybe, it doesn't contain linuxrc which does all the magic before it hands over to the real init process. i've created the initrd as indicated in the howto mentioned above, that is with: # splash_geninitramfs -g /boot/fbsplash-emergence-1024x768 -v -r 1024x768 emergence Try: genkernel --gensplash=emergence --gensplash-res=1024x768 initrd genkernel puts all those nifty little things in your initrd. You could add --menuconfig if you want to check your kernel options. Look up the exact name of the generated initrd in /boot and adjust your grub entry accordingly. Uwe -- Why do consumers keep buying products they will live to curse? -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] fbsplash starting after local and not during boot
Hi Uwe, Try: genkernel --gensplash=emergence --gensplash-res=1024x768 initrd genkernel puts all those nifty little things in your initrd. You could add --menuconfig if you want to check your kernel options. Look up the exact name of the generated initrd in /boot and adjust your grub entry accordingly. the fact is that i didn't use genkernel to build my actual kernel. I think it is not possible to use in the way you told me.. regards, MC -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] fbsplash starting after local and not during boot
On 17 February 2006 13:10, Marco Calviani wrote: Hi Uwe, Try: genkernel --gensplash=emergence --gensplash-res=1024x768 initrd genkernel puts all those nifty little things in your initrd. You could add --menuconfig if you want to check your kernel options. Look up the exact name of the generated initrd in /boot and adjust your grub entry accordingly. the fact is that i didn't use genkernel to build my actual kernel. I think it is not possible to use in the way you told me.. Yes, it is. You can use genkernel to create your initrd without haven used it for the kernel itself. Uwe -- Why do consumers keep buying products they will live to curse? -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] fbsplash starting after local and not during boot
Hi Uwe, Yes, it is. You can use genkernel to create your initrd without haven used it for the kernel itself. i would like to thank you very much for your help. Effectively the system is working now. Thanks again. Since we're here and you're expert in this field, i would like to ask you if, like me, you experience problem in deleting the /etc/splash/default symlink: # rm -rf default/ rm: cannot remove `default/': Not a directory How is it possible? MC -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] fbsplash starting after local and not during boot
On Friday 17 February 2006 16:35, Marco Calviani wrote: Since we're here and you're expert in this field, i would like to ask you if, like me, you experience problem in deleting the /etc/splash/default symlink: # rm -rf default/ rm: cannot remove `default/': Not a directory How is it possible? Well, the message is correct. Look: # rm -rf default/ rm: cannot remove `default/': Not a directory # rm -rf default # If you include the trailing slash, rm thinks that you are asking it to delete a directory, which default is not (it's a symlink). -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] fbsplash starting after local and not during boot
On 17 February 2006 17:35, Marco Calviani wrote: Hi Uwe, Yes, it is. You can use genkernel to create your initrd without haven used it for the kernel itself. i would like to thank you very much for your help. Effectively the system is working now. Thanks again. Congratulations! Since we're here and you're expert in this field, i would like to ask you if, like me, you experience problem in deleting the /etc/splash/default symlink: # rm -rf default/ rm: cannot remove `default/': Not a directory Now, this is interesting and intriguing. ;-) First of all, what filesystem are you using? Ext2/ext3? Secondly, would you please do a ls -ld default from the same place you did the rm? And, of course, post the output? I have an idea what this might be about. Uwe -- Why do consumers keep buying products they will live to curse? -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] fbsplash starting after local and not during boot
On 17 February 2006 17:35, Marco Calviani wrote: Since we're here and you're expert in this field, i would like to ask you if, like me, you experience problem in deleting the /etc/splash/default symlink: # rm -rf default/ rm: cannot remove `default/': Not a directory Remove the trailing / : # rm -rf default That will delete the symlink. -- Manuel A. McLure KE6TAW [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.mclure.org ...for in Ulthar, according to an ancient and significant law, no man may kill a cat. -- H.P. Lovecraft -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] fbsplash starting after local and not during boot
On 16 February 2006 21:50, Marco Calviani wrote: Hi list, i've followed this how http://gentoo-wiki.com/HOWTO_fbsplash to have a framebuffer splash under gentoo. I've added splash to the boot runlevel; however the framebuffer images start only in the default runlevel. # rc-status boot .. .. splash .. .. This is the GRUB entries: title=Gentoo Linux 2.6.14-gentoo-r5-fb root (hd0,0) kernel /boot/kernel-2.6.14-gentoo-r5-fb root=/dev/hda3 video=vesafb:ywrap,mtrr,[EMAIL PROTECTED] splash=silent,fadein,theme:emergence quiet CONSOLE=/dev/tty1 initrd=/fbsplash-2.6.14-emergence-1024x768 Change the kernel line to: kernel /boot/kernel-2.6.14-gentoo-r5-fb root=/dev/ram0 init=linuxrc ramdisk=8192 real_root=/dev/hda3 quiet video=vesafb:ywrap,mtrr,[EMAIL PROTECTED] splash=silent,fadein,theme:emergence quiet CONSOLE=/dev/tty1 That should do it. Precaution: Create a *new* grub entry for testing first. ;-) Uwe -- Why do consumers keep buying products they will live to curse? -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
