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On Sunday 16 Jul 2017 17:46:11 R0b0t1 wrote: |
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> On Sun, Jul 16, 2017 at 3:18 PM, Harry Putnam <reader@×××××××.com> wrote: |
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> > I'm starting a new vbox install of gentoo using the minimal ISO from |
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> > 07/13 |
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> > When it gets to the kernel setup... I cannot figure out what to set |
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> > to make my console terminal high resolution. Something along the line |
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> > of 1600x1200. |
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> > I understand this can all be done in the kernel now. But cannot |
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> > really get a good fix googling on what is needed there. |
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> I was unable to figure this out either - can you comment on whether or |
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> not Mick's suggestions work for you? The documentation I followed |
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> about a year ago didn't seem to work. |
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> I assume your goal is to have VTs that look like they do on Ubuntu, etc? |
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Found it! Have a look at your kernel documentation, which refers to the VGA |
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options: |
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/usr/src/linux/Documentation/svga.txt |
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I couldn't find anything about changing the display mode with modesetting |
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though. |
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Regards, |
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Mick |
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