Subject:
Re: No output while running microwin on fb
From:
Gary James ####@####.####
Date:
17 Jan 2001 04:10:18 -0000
Message-Id: <3A651D92.4010209@twcny.rr.com>
The solution for the mouse problem is in the mailing list archive. Check
this link:
http://www.linuxhacker.org/cgi-bin/ezmlm-cgi?mss:2866:egjmojnoefgnnijecpck
Gary James
PH41 KCheng wrote:
> I have successfully built and run Microwindows with svgalib, X11 and
> framebuffer. I use the Linpus 6.4 (but I think it is basically RedHat
> 6.2+CLE). The original kernel "has" framebufrfer" support built inside and I
> can find the /de/fb0 in the system, but I never see the penguin when the
> system boot and the framebuffer method for Microwindows never run. I think
> the problem is still that the framebuffer is not supported correctly.
> Anyway, I download the kernel 2.3.99 pre? and build it with frambuffer
> support. I update the kernel (then I can see the penguin as I boot) and
> retry the Microwindows with framebuffer, it works. You don't need to use the
> kernel 2.3.99, just rebuild the kernel 2.2.14 with framebuffer support and
> make sure you did see the penguin.
>
> BTW, I also use ctl-alt-f? to switch to console and run Microwindows, but
> the mouse cursor will have problem when I switch back to X window.
>
> Brian
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jackie Chang ####@####.####
> Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2001 8:06 AM
> To: Gray, Tim; ####@####.#### ####@####.####
> Subject: Re: No output while running microwin on fb
>
>
> I didn't recompile the linux kernel since RedHat6.2/7.0 has that built
> inside the kernel already. I did see the penguin on the top left corner.
>
> Regards,
> Jackie
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gray, Tim" ####@####.####
> To: "'Jackie Chang'" ####@####.#### ####@####.####
> ####@####.####
> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 12:45 PM
> Subject: RE: No output while running microwin on fb
>
>
>> did you recompile your linux kernel to support framebuffer? and when
>
> booting
>
>> do you see the penguin in the top left hand corner of the screen?
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Jackie Chang ####@####.####
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 3:12 PM
>> To: ####@####.#### ####@####.####
>> Subject: No output while running microwin on fb
>>
>>
>> Hi:
>> My system is x86 Linux RedHat7.0 with KDE2.0. When I run microwindows'
>
> demo
>
>> on framebuffer, there is no output displayed; however, I can run
>> microwindows on X-window OK with config.x11.
>> For microwin with framebuffer, I am using config.fb, and I also try
>> different variation of configuration. For example, I will toggle
>
> VTSWITCH,
>
>> VGALIB, SHARED_LIB, etc.
>> At first, I got some error messages such as:
>> error while loading shared libraries: bin/nano-X: undefined symbol:
>
> mwvterm
>
>> or
>> error while loading shared libraries: /usr/lib/libmwdrivers.so: undefined
>> symbol XOpenDisplay
>> and
>> nxclient: retry connect attempt 10 Cannot open graphics
>> nxclient: retry connect attempt 10 Couldn't connect to Nano-X server
>> I think those error may due to I have installed the microwin with X
>
> shared
>
>> library on my environment.
>>
>> But now, I won't even see those messages.
>> After I run demo.sh, it will only display the processid number on screen.
>> I ran ps aux to check the process status, and got the followings.
>>
>> root 855 0.4 0.4 2028 544 tty1 T 18:10 0:00 bin/nano-X
>> root 856 1.4 0.3 1748 436 tty1 T 18:10 0:00 bin/nanowm
>> root 857 1.0 0.3 1784 448 tty1 T 18:10 0:00 bin/loadmine
>>
>> The way that I set my linux to use framebuffer is as followings.
>> 1. Add vga=ASK to /etc/lilo.conf
>> 2. Run /sbin/lilo -v. I am not sure if this is running OK or not. I got
>> the message saying "NO boot backup..."
>> 3. Type mknod /dev/fb0 c 29 0. At first I got the message saying this
>> device is already existed. So, I remove the fb0, and re-create it.
>> 4. Restart my computer.
>> 5. Enter 0301 or 0314 to set mode.
>> 6. When I am in KDE desktop, I ctrl-alt-F1 to exit X windows.
>> 7. Run microwindows' demo programs.
>>
>>
>> Am I missing something?
>>
>> Thanks for any input,
>> Jackie
>
>
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