framebuffer problems with compiled kernels

I've tried several times to compile a custom Debian kernel (using make-kpkg and Debian kernel sources), but every time I installed the new kernel I don't see anything in the console; if I put vga=normal in lilo.conf then it works (but I get an ugly 25x80 console). What I do is this: 1. install

Re: Framebuffer problems

On Sun, 26 Oct 2003, stan wrote: > I'm putting an older machine back in service. I'm having a problem with the > framebuffer. I see teh penguin on startup, so frambuffer is starting, but > when I try to use, say fbi (and other framebuffer apps), I get: > > can handle only packed pixel frame buff

Framebuffer problems

I'm putting an older machine back in service. I'm having a problem with the framebuffer. I see teh penguin on startup, so frambuffer is starting, but when I try to use, say fbi (and other framebuffer apps), I get: can handle only packed pixel frame buffers Here's dmesg, if it helps: Script star

Re: playmperg and framebuffer problems

Thus spake Stan Brown: > I have a Debian potato + Progeny + 2.4.3 kernel machien with an ATI Rage > video card. When I fire up plaympeg (even with the --novideo switch) it > seems to put my video card in a scan rate that's too high for my monitor > (the minitor puts up a synch lost message, but the

playmperg and framebuffer problems

I have a Debian potato + Progeny + 2.4.3 kernel machien with an ATI Rage video card. When I fire up plaympeg (even with the --novideo switch) it seems to put my video card in a scan rate that's too high for my monitor (the minitor puts up a synch lost message, but the audio plays). Any sugestiosn