loading frame bufrer modules (was Re: [gentoo-user] basic grub question)

Neil Bothwick <neil@××××××××××.uk> wrote:

> On Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:00:33 -0400, covici@××××××××××.com wrote:
>
> > > That's why I said "switch to nouveau", using that instead of the
> > > binary drivers should avoid the conflict.
> >
> > Can I use uvesafb and noveau at the same time?
>
> I've not tried it, but as both are proper in-kernel modules, chances are
> it should work.

So, how do I load a frame buffer module and get it to work?  I tried
creating the device /dev/fb0 by hand, but that didn't help either.  I
may try an alias, but if anyone knows that would be better -- my google
search did not produce anything.

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