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From: Gerd Hoffmann <kraxel@redhat.com>
Subject: Re: DRM KMS + intel fb
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:15:31 +0200
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To: Peter Hanzel <hanzelpeter@gmail.com>
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On 04/23/09 12:12, Peter Hanzel wrote:
> Hello.
>
> I am watching the KMS in DRM development. And now i want to try kernel
> modesetting with framebuffer console.
> I am only using console framebuffer. How it works with DRM KMS.

Just works.  The kms code supports the fb interface.

> Suppose I compile DRM i1915 with KMS. How can I swich video mode on
> start  and than from user space.

Loading the driver switches to the native resolution of the lcd monitor 
connected and runs a fbcon on it.  Didn't try to switching modes later.

HTH,
   Gerd