And now for something completely different.
I would like to know if i am allowed to translate this to dutch and than place it on: forum.nedlinux.nl and wiki.nedlinux.nl and if so, who do i give credit to?
however there are some issues with licenses on wiki.nedlinux.nl so I have to ask you, are you ok with the editing of your howto? (you will be credited for your original work but after the first change a extra author (NedDocWiki) will be added).
btw: I have gotten Mplayer to work under FB, just use mplayer -vo fbdev [file] instead of svga, my screen shuts down if I use svga.
Hint: if you want something funny just download one of them stickmen movies and use -vo aa, this will give you some funny ascii stickfights.
-Robert
The Gentoo Framebuffer, Bootsplash & Grubsplash How-To
Message
patch file for 2.4.21 vanilla kernel
Hello
If have modified the "bootsplash-3.0.7-2.4.20-vanilla.diff"
file needed to patch the kernel and produced one which
can be used for the new vanilla 2.4.21 kernel.
The diff can be found at
http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=23369 .
As a workaround until the package is updated in portage simple do:
instead of
$ ebuild /var/db/pkg/media-gfx/bootsplash-0.6/bootsplash-0.6.ebuild config
do
$ cd /usr/src/linuc
$ patch -p1 < path_and_filename_of_diff
All other steps are as mentioned.
Have fun
If have modified the "bootsplash-3.0.7-2.4.20-vanilla.diff"
file needed to patch the kernel and produced one which
can be used for the new vanilla 2.4.21 kernel.
The diff can be found at
http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=23369 .
As a workaround until the package is updated in portage simple do:
instead of
$ ebuild /var/db/pkg/media-gfx/bootsplash-0.6/bootsplash-0.6.ebuild config
do
$ cd /usr/src/linuc
$ patch -p1 < path_and_filename_of_diff
All other steps are as mentioned.
Have fun
Hey,
I got the bootsplash working, it's very nice but when I try to go from my X server to console and back to X I can't get in X anymore. I have the latest updates, using the nvidia kernel and glx and gentoo-sources kernel. I hope someone can help me with this (I didn't had this before the bootsplash and then I already had svga framebuffer compiled in the kernel (so that aint it because there were some glitches with that i heard).
-SOLUTION-
Just don't try to be smart and dont add the tty7 in /etc/inittab because it 'locks' the shell to not go to your X server again I think.
-SCREENSHOT-
I got the bootsplash working, it's very nice but when I try to go from my X server to console and back to X I can't get in X anymore. I have the latest updates, using the nvidia kernel and glx and gentoo-sources kernel. I hope someone can help me with this (I didn't had this before the bootsplash and then I already had svga framebuffer compiled in the kernel (so that aint it because there were some glitches with that i heard).
-SOLUTION-
Just don't try to be smart and dont add the tty7 in /etc/inittab because it 'locks' the shell to not go to your X server again I think.
-SCREENSHOT-
Last edited by god8y on Wed Jun 25, 2003 8:52 pm, edited 1 time in total.
- christsong84
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Re: patch file for 2.4.21 vanilla kernel
worked like a charm...thx!medlor wrote:Hello
If have modified the "bootsplash-3.0.7-2.4.20-vanilla.diff"
file needed to patch the kernel and produced one which
can be used for the new vanilla 2.4.21 kernel.
The diff can be found at
http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=23369 .
As a workaround until the package is updated in portage simple do:
instead of
$ ebuild /var/db/pkg/media-gfx/bootsplash-0.6/bootsplash-0.6.ebuild config
do
$ cd /usr/src/linuc
$ patch -p1 < path_and_filename_of_diff
All other steps are as mentioned....
while(true) {self.input(sugar);} 
I'm sure if you either linked here or copied it from here and linked as "english version" or something, and mentioned the authors name(s) there'd be no problems.linde002 wrote:And now for something completely different.
I would like to know if i am allowed to translate this to dutch and than place it on: forum.nedlinux.nl and wiki.nedlinux.nl and if so, who do i give credit to?
however there are some issues with licenses on wiki.nedlinux.nl so I have to ask you, are you ok with the editing of your howto? (you will be credited for your original work but after the first change a extra author (NedDocWiki) will be added).
btw: I have gotten Mplayer to work under FB, just use mplayer -vo fbdev [file] instead of svga, my screen shuts down if I use svga.
Hint: if you want something funny just download one of them stickmen movies and use -vo aa, this will give you some funny ascii stickfights.
-Robert
- clumsyninja
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thanks for the great how-to!
my laptop is soooo purty is disabled xdm just so i would work in the shell more instead of X.
my windoze friends think i'm all 1337 now (little do they know!
)
i would post a screeny but it would look like about 12 other peoples that have already posted, so i will save the bandwidth
cn
my laptop is soooo purty is disabled xdm just so i would work in the shell more instead of X.
my windoze friends think i'm all 1337 now (little do they know!
)i would post a screeny but it would look like about 12 other peoples that have already posted, so i will save the bandwidth
cn
- BonezTheGoon
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For directions on how to use an existing initrd and append the bootsplash image please see this helpful post.
Regards,
BonezTheGoon
Regards,
BonezTheGoon
Okay folks. Ran across an odd problem and just now got it fixed. If you happen to get an error 'while decompressing picture' make sure the jpeg you are using has a resolution of 96x96 as the first one I tried was 300x300.
IMPORTANT: The resolution above is NOT image size (e.g. 1024x768, 1280x1024, etc) but is instead pixels per inch (I think). In PhotoImpact this is under the Format->Resolution option. Can't find the same thing in Photoshop, and I don't have gimp running yet so that's the best I can do at the moment.
For those curious as to what images I tried using that had that 300x300 resolution they are the official Jedi Outcast wallpapers.
IMPORTANT: The resolution above is NOT image size (e.g. 1024x768, 1280x1024, etc) but is instead pixels per inch (I think). In PhotoImpact this is under the Format->Resolution option. Can't find the same thing in Photoshop, and I don't have gimp running yet so that's the best I can do at the moment.
For those curious as to what images I tried using that had that 300x300 resolution they are the official Jedi Outcast wallpapers.
Last edited by Malketh on Tue Jan 06, 2004 9:20 am, edited 1 time in total.
Patch doesn't work for vanilla-sources 2.4.21:
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* Patching the kernel in /usr/src/linux ...
*
patching file drivers/char/console.c
patching file drivers/char/keyboard.c
Hunk #1 succeeded at 251 (offset 12 lines).
patching file drivers/char/n_tty.c
patching file drivers/video/Config.in
Hunk #1 succeeded at 229 (offset 7 lines).
Hunk #2 FAILED at 347.
Hunk #3 FAILED at 366.
2 out of 3 hunks FAILED -- saving rejects to file drivers/video/Config.in.rej
patching file drivers/video/Makefile
Hunk #2 succeeded at 152 (offset 5 lines).
patching file drivers/video/fbcon-jpegdec.c
patching file drivers/video/fbcon-jpegdec.h
patching file drivers/video/fbcon-splash.c
patching file drivers/video/fbcon-splash.h
patching file drivers/video/fbcon-splash16.c
patching file drivers/video/fbcon.c
patching file include/video/fbcon.h
patching file kernel/panic.c
!!! ERROR: media-gfx/bootsplash-0.6-r1 failed.
!!! Function pkg_config, Line 108, Exitcode 1
!!! (no error message)
ah, of course it doesn't work...
(from bootsplash-0.6-r1.ebuild)
(from bootsplash-0.6-r1.ebuild)
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pkg_config() {
ewarn
ewarn "Patching the kernel in /usr/src/linux ..."
ewarn
cd ${ROOT}/usr/src/linux
patch -p1 < ${ROOT}/usr/share/${PN}/bootsplash-3.0.7-2.4.20-vanilla.diff || die
ewarn
ewarn " ... complete."
- glamdringlfo
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- dgrant
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a couple points
The howto didn't work the first time, but after doing it a second time, it worked. It's awesome. mplayer seems to work too, although only as root.
BTW, I think something should be added to the howto. Instead of telling the user to move /boot/bzImage to /boot/bzImage.old, I think it is better to edit the /usr/src/linux/Makefile and add a suffix to it like "fb" or "splash". And then when they move the bzImage to /boot they can call it bzImage-fb or whatever... Then you just need to add a new entry to lilo or grub. This method is more foolproof as it leaves the original configuration intact.
Also, you should probably mention for those users are a bit more noobish (and who may not have compiled a kernel in gentoo before), that they'll probably need to re-emerge nvidia-kernel after booting with the new kernel, if in fact they have an NVIDIA kernel.
Those are just 2 helpful tips which help users who don't know all the fine details.
BTW, I think something should be added to the howto. Instead of telling the user to move /boot/bzImage to /boot/bzImage.old, I think it is better to edit the /usr/src/linux/Makefile and add a suffix to it like "fb" or "splash". And then when they move the bzImage to /boot they can call it bzImage-fb or whatever... Then you just need to add a new entry to lilo or grub. This method is more foolproof as it leaves the original configuration intact.
Also, you should probably mention for those users are a bit more noobish (and who may not have compiled a kernel in gentoo before), that they'll probably need to re-emerge nvidia-kernel after booting with the new kernel, if in fact they have an NVIDIA kernel.
Those are just 2 helpful tips which help users who don't know all the fine details.
Thanks dgrant. I will incorporate your suggestions and n00b advice into the guide when I have some time. What exactly didn't work for you first time?
Last edited by Narada on Tue Aug 05, 2003 8:27 am, edited 1 time in total.
For all those people complaining about their poor eyes after staring at a 60Hz screen, click your way over to this thread: http://forums.gentoo.org/viewtopic.php?t=71570
Basically, a guy came up with a kernel patch that lets you run the vesa framebuffer at whatever refresh rate your monitor will handle.
My bootsplash looks real nice at 1280x1024@85Hz
Basically, a guy came up with a kernel patch that lets you run the vesa framebuffer at whatever refresh rate your monitor will handle.
My bootsplash looks real nice at 1280x1024@85Hz
- Krisserferson
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Indeed this is a nice treat and I managed to get it working with the i810fb. Happy Happy Joy Joy...
If you want to know how:
When already patched with the i810 framebuffer...
Alter /usr/share/bootsplash-X-X-X.diff
Add '-o "$CONFIG_FB_810" = "y"' after '"$CONFIG_FB_NEOMAGIC" = "y"'
Add '-o "$CONFIG_FB_810" = "m"' after '"$CONFIG_FB_NEOMAGIC" = "m"'
Now run the `ebuild /to/long/path/for.ebuild config`
Patch should work fine now.
When it comes to the kernel, apply the selections as previously stated, except for the VESA framebuffer. You can still enable 'accelerated drawing functions', but if you use that with your bootparams it won't work...
Do make sure that you have 'bpp=16' within the video append line. As I said earlier, 'accel' must NOT be in this perticular line!
If you want to know how:
When already patched with the i810 framebuffer...
Alter /usr/share/bootsplash-X-X-X.diff
Add '-o "$CONFIG_FB_810" = "y"' after '"$CONFIG_FB_NEOMAGIC" = "y"'
Add '-o "$CONFIG_FB_810" = "m"' after '"$CONFIG_FB_NEOMAGIC" = "m"'
Now run the `ebuild /to/long/path/for.ebuild config`
Patch should work fine now.
When it comes to the kernel, apply the selections as previously stated, except for the VESA framebuffer. You can still enable 'accelerated drawing functions', but if you use that with your bootparams it won't work...
Do make sure that you have 'bpp=16' within the video append line. As I said earlier, 'accel' must NOT be in this perticular line!
It is a book about a Spanish guy called Manual. You should read it.
-- Dilbert
-- Dilbert
rc script enhancement
Hello
I've enhanced the rc-script for bootsplash.
I've also requested this enhancement to the current maintainer
of boot slpash. http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=27682
Now you can have multiple config file for each tty :
Filename are :
enjoy 
I've enhanced the rc-script for bootsplash.
I've also requested this enhancement to the current maintainer
of boot slpash. http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=27682
Now you can have multiple config file for each tty :
Filename are :
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bootsplash-1024x768.cfg (default for all tty)
bootsplash-tty12-1024x768.cfg (for tty12 only)
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--- bootsplash 2003-08-18 10:26:02.000000000 +0200
+++ /etc/init.d/bootsplash 2003-09-01 05:44:10.000000000 +0200
@@ -29,9 +29,21 @@
RESOLUTION=$(/sbin/fbresolution)
# switch to a usable image on all consoles
- for TTY in `seq 0 5`
+ for TTY in `seq 0 11`
do
- /sbin/splash -s -u $TTY /etc/bootsplash/${BOOTSPLASH_THEME}/config/bootsplash-${RESOLUTION}.cfg
+ TTYF=$(($TTY+1));
+ if [ $TTYF -eq 7 ]
+ then
+ continue;
+ fi
+
+ if [ -f /etc/bootsplash/${BOOTSPLASH_THEME}/config/bootsplash-tty${TTYF}-${RESOLUTION}.cfg ]
+ then
+ /sbin/splash -s -u $TTY /etc/bootsplash/${BOOTSPLASH_THEME}/config/bootsplash-tty${TTYF}-${RESOLUTION}.cfg
+
+ else
+ /sbin/splash -s -u $TTY /etc/bootsplash/${BOOTSPLASH_THEME}/config/bootsplash-${RESOLUTION}.cfg
+ fi
done
eend $? "Failed to set frame buffer console images"
It took me a while but I also managed to get it working with my Sony Vaio PCG-Fx101.Krisserferson wrote:Indeed this is a nice treat and I managed to get it working with the i810fb. Happy Happy Joy Joy...
Which kernel did you use? I used the vanilla kernel source 2.4.20 patched it with bootsplash followed by the i810fb-lite patch. My grub.conf looks like this.
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kernel (hd0,1)/boot/bzImage-2.4.20 root=/dev/hda4 video=i810fb:hsync1=31.5:hsync2=48.5:vsync1=50:vsync2=70:xres=1024:yres=768:mtrr:bpp=16
If you are seeing a logo at top left of screen that means bootsplash is not working. Make sure you have an option called 'Use splash screen instead of boot logo' in kernel and enable it.darksides wrote:WORKS WORKS!!!!but i see the gentoo logo first at the top of the console, the it switch to framebuffer....WHY?
...don't know why...
...but it seems that nothing changes.
I've made the symbolic link and all which is in the tutorial.
Then I've wrote my own config and made the
command and rebooted (grub was set before), now I've done this several times but I ALWAYS get the standard LiveCD pics!?!? 
Pictures and paths are correct...what the hell is going on ?
I've made the symbolic link and all which is in the tutorial.
Then I've wrote my own config and made the
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/sbin/splash -s -f 'config-file' > /boot/initrd-1024x768Pictures and paths are correct...what the hell is going on ?
is there a patch that will work with the vanilla 2.4.22 kernel ?
thanks
thanks
contact me -> azote@mail.i2p
What do you want to emerge today?
if you think that a person is normal, it is because you do not know them well
What do you want to emerge today?
if you think that a person is normal, it is because you do not know them well
- MasterSeven
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There is a patch for the 2.4.22 kernel
at this site : http://members.optusnet.com.au/ckolivas/kernel/
look for the filename "patch-2.4.22-1050-bs.bz2 "
or simply for bootsplash.
(sorry no direct link, credits go to the author of the patch)
you have to edit the patch slightly.
its written for patching 2.4.22-ck1
just open your favorite editor and search/replace -ck1.
i compiled the 2.4.22 kernel from kernel.org
with it for splash support and it works for me.
at this site : http://members.optusnet.com.au/ckolivas/kernel/
look for the filename "patch-2.4.22-1050-bs.bz2 "
or simply for bootsplash.
(sorry no direct link, credits go to the author of the patch)
you have to edit the patch slightly.
its written for patching 2.4.22-ck1
just open your favorite editor and search/replace -ck1.
i compiled the 2.4.22 kernel from kernel.org
with it for splash support and it works for me.