On Tue, 01 Jun 2004 15:08:09 GMT,
Ron Gibson <rsgibson@verizon.net> wrote:
> On Tue, 01 Jun 2004 04:20:45 +0000, Jonathan A. wrote:
>
>> What do you use on the VT? A raw VGA console? The rivafb driver for
>> framebuffer? Generic framebuffer?

I use the generic VESA framebuffer with the Nvidia.com binary-only
drivers. I don't find I have any problems with this combination.

> I have the FB in console capability compiled. IMHO the disadvantages of
> using it outeigh the advantage of seeing the penguin.

The FB also allows you to view pictures[1] and have graphics in console
applications [2].

[1] You can use fbi to view pictures: <http://linux.bytesex.org/fbida/>
[2] 'links -g -driver fb' will give you a graphical web browser.

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