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Thanks for these new instructions. Will try it (probably this weekend) and will
post my results.
Thanks
Ibrahim
"Gray, Tim" wrote:
> I compiled last afternoon on a minimal install (No X, almost no libs. only
> what is needed to compile the kernel.) I am on a 2.2.x kernel. I found that
> the first thing needed is to get the framebuffer working in linux.
> recompile with framebuffer support, and then configure lilo to select the
> video mode you desire. (My target platform will be a set-top box so I chose
> 640x480x8 or mode 0301(HEX)) if framebuffer is working you will get a
> penguin logo on boot up in the left hand top of the screen.
>
> After this you should be able to compile nano-x and run it with no problem
> (remember to run gpm for mouse support!) Granted the package "should"
> compile without framebuffer working yet, but It's better safe than sorry.
>
> I hope I have helped, and if you need more info please feel free to ask.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ibrahim Shaame [mailto:gtk_plus@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Monday, December 04, 2000 10:28 AM
> To: Jordan Crouse
> Cc: nanogui@linuxhacker.org
> Subject: Re: Cannot Compile 0.89pre5
>
> Jordan Crouse wrote:
>
> > Ibrahim Shaame wrote:
> > >
> > > Alex Holden wrote:
> > >
> > > > On Mon, 4 Dec 2000, Ibrahim Shaame wrote:
> > > > > Does this mean that I should have X11 (a sort of, as this library is
> usually
> > > > > installed with it) installed ?
> > > >
> > > > No and no (you don't need X11, and svgalib isn't part of X11). Your
> best
> > > > bet is to use framebuffer mode. Try the VGA16 driver to start with.
> > >
> > > OK, I will try this evening. But why doesn't it work on my box with
> complete X11
> >
> > Ibrahim - I am confused. Are you trying to run on an x86 system with
> > framebuffer enabled, or X11 running your video driver? Depending
> > on how your system is configured, you need to select the right options,
> > otherwise you will be dissapointed.
>
> Hmm, what I am trying to run is microwindows, and if possible with nano-X
> support, on a
> 486/66 linux slackware machine which does not have any X11 on it. For now I
> don't care
> whether it uses framebuffer or anything else. I just want to see
> microwindows running on
> my screen.
>
> Any simple idea
>
> >
> >
> > > That's exactly what I am looking to; write my applications for
> microwindows-nano-X
> > > and, hopefully, using the gtk+ port (or eventually fltk)
> >
> > GTK+ port??? Do we really have one???? Where was I when that was
> > announced??
>
> Probably under the sun enjoying yourself !!!
>
> Here is what was posted. I have not verified, though:
>
> Subject:
> Re: GTK Port
> Date:
> Fri, 06 Oct 2000 06:09:05 +0300
> From:
> rogach@sut.ru
> To:
> Nick Papadonis <npapadon@yahoo.com>, nanogui@linuxhacker.org
> References:
> 1
> Dear Nick,
>
> You may look at:
> ftp://microwindows.org/gtk/
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Victor Rogachev.
>
> Nick Papadonis wrote:
>
> > Anyone know the status of the GTK port? Where it is?
> >
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> > >
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