Update: Using a debootstrap installed hardy I am able to run the frame buffer with vga=788 in VirtualBox.
The console switching problem still exists, but typing setupcon blindly in a tty restores it. There appears to be a problem with the console setup. -- Blank ttys when using vesafb (vga=xxx) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/129910 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs