R: R: [Voyage-linux] Alix1/3 VGA support (lxfb)

[Kim-man 'Punky' TSE]

Hi,

OK, lxfb module is now in :

    
http://www.voyage.hk/dists/experimental/linux/linux-image-2.6.23-486-voyage_5.0-2_i386.deb

Please test and report if it works.

Regards,
Punky




Gonçal Badenes wrote:
> Dario Finardi wrote:
>> I've tried xorg. The release coming from Etch don't include geode lx 
>> device driver.
>> The first debian release supporting it is Lenny.
>>
>> In my opinion the framebuffer support would be the best choice for a 
>> couple of reasons:
>> - low cpu power don't justify the use of x11/xorg/xfree86, better a 
>> low lever driver - xorg is able to run using a framebuffer driver, 
>> having a kernel framebuffer both console and x11 support are guarantee
>> - software such as mplayer, vnc, rdesktop are available in 
>> frambeuffer flavour that reduce space on compact flash and enanche 
>> performances
>>   
> I Fully agree with that. It would be just great to have framebuffer 
> support in the kernel :)
>
>    Gonçal


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Regards,
Punky

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