Bug#297001: Instaalation screen becomes scrumbled after switching to another VC and back

[Sven Luther <sven.luther@wanadoo.fr>]

On Sat, Feb 26, 2005 at 12:57:53PM +0100, RG.Schneider@t-online.de wrote:
> Package: Debian-installer
> Version:   Current Sarge
> 
> Problem:
> 
> If one starts the installation of current Sarge release ( either from
> custom DVD -Linux Magazin - or from the CD #1 from debian server )
> the installation screen ( Virtual Console #1 ) becomes scratched after
> activating another VC and switching back to VC #1 ( Installation screen
> ). E.G.: Press keys <Alt-F3> <enter> to activate root console on 3rd VC.
>       Then <Alt-F1> to return to installation screen.
> The sccren becomes unreadable ( stripes from top to bottom ) and no
> restoration possible.
> 
> This does NOT happen when FBconsole is started ( using the "vga=791"
> kernel boot prompt parameter) .

I guess you need to provide more info about your hardware, and probably the
lspci and lspci -n output as well.

Friendly,

Sven Luther