> OK, so I then booted from the hard drive and modified /etc/yaboot.conf
> like this:
>
> image=/boot/kernel-2.6.24-gentoo-r3
>         label=2.6.24-gentoo-r3
>         root=/dev/hda4
>         partition=4
>         append="video=radeonfb:1024x768-8@60"
>         read-only
>
> Unfortunately when I reboot from the drive this time the monitor is
> not stable. Same bad screen I've been getting.

i assume you ran ybin -v after you changed yaboot.conf ?

also maybe try video=radeonfb:1024x768 without the bit depth or  
frequency

> Here's what I'm seeing in dmesg:
> vga16fb: initializing
> vga16fb: mapped to 0x000a0000
> fb1: VGA16 VGA frame buffer device

i would remove vga from the kernel, its kinda useless ( at least will  
be once you figure the is out, right now it is being used as a fall  
back)

> So, why is it in a 720x400 mode?

no idea

> A couple of other questions. I'm assuming the 'p' or 'i' in the mode
> names above are progressive vs. interlace? Should I be including that
> in how I describe the name in yaboot.conf?

yes, i do believe that it is progressive and interlaced.  you do not  
need to specify that in yaboot.conf

> Also, what are the S, V & U at the start of each mode name?

i found the file that explained that once, forgot where it is and  
wish i could remember!  i want to know myself.

matt
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