Re: as86?

[Alexander Clouter <alexander.clouter@ic.ac.uk>]

On 13 May 2000, Graeme Mathieson wrote:
>
> You're using framebuffer X?  Why?  There's no acceleration in the 
> kernel framebuffer devices.  You will almost certainly be faster using
> the correct Xserver.  In fact, the console will be significantly faster
> if you don't use the framebuffer device.
> 
I think Heather likes the idea of the logo on bootup :)  However you will
also get more text onto the screen plus it looks much nicer on the eyes.

However Graeme is right, there is no reason to use the framebuffer device
under X.

Alex

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