Re: logos work/apply when?

[Randy Dunlap <rdunlap@xenotime.net>]

On Fri, 13 Jul 2007 07:50:51 +0800 Antonino A. Daplas wrote:

> On Thu, 2007-07-12 at 13:08 -0700, Randy Dunlap wrote: 
> > Hi,
> > 
> > Is there some kernel config or video config (possibly set at boot time
> > via vga=xyz or video=wxy) where one or more of the logos is not
> > applicable?  or the other way:  are there certain kernel or video
> > configs where only certain logos are applicable?
> > 
> > 
> > I've tested vesafb with LOGO_LINUX_VGA16 but I can't see the logo.
> > I do see an empty space for it at the top of the screen area, however.
> > (booting with vga=0x317 in /etc/lilo.conf file)
> > 
> > When I use LOGO_LINUX_CLUT224 instead, I do see the logo.
> > 
> > or when I use FB_VGA16 instead of vesafb and also use LOGO_LINUX_VGA16,
> > I can see the logo.
> > 
> > I'm just trying to understand when/why I should expect (or not expect)
> > to see a logo (if it is enabled).
> 
> It's a bug. And I've been wanting to fix that for some time. Logo's with
> depths <= the fb depth should still be shown. The problem is that VGA16
> and monochrome logos do not contain color information, so we have to use
> the console palette (and not create a new one). Try the attached patch.

That works in my testing.  Thanks.

So when all 3 of these are enabled:
CONFIG_LOGO_LINUX_MONO=y
CONFIG_LOGO_LINUX_VGA16=y
CONFIG_LOGO_LINUX_CLUT224=y
is the one with most depth that is supported by the fb driver used?

---
~Randy
*** Remember to use Documentation/SubmitChecklist when testing your code ***

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
This SF.net email is sponsored by DB2 Express
Download DB2 Express C - the FREE version of DB2 express and take
control of your XML. No limits. Just data. Click to get it now.
http://sourceforge.net/powerbar/db2/