directFB problem

Apr 26, 2005 1 Replies

Hi all,



I'm trying to run the Links browser via DirectFB: I compiled both Links and DirectFB, links was compiled with ./configure --with-directfb --without-x --enable-graphics



--enable-javascript



The system is s linux 2.4.21, with framebuffer active: I see the penguin logo, and I'm able to run microwindows, so I think the kernel framebuffer is OK.


When I start links I get the message:



Could not initialize graphics driver fb: Could not get VT mode.



I'm using the following /etc/directfbrc



system=fbdev mode=800x600 depth=16 banner no-hardware no-vt-switching mouse-protocol=MS3



and the following /etc/fb.modes:



mode "800x600x16" geometry 800 600 800 600 16 timings 39721 48 16 33 10 96 2 endmode



mode "800x600" geometry 800 600 800 600 16 timings 39721 48 16 33 10 96 2 endmode



Any idea where to look for?



thanks giammy



hi,

I found something, i think: the framebuffer initilaization seems to fail as it cannot initialize the mouse (Cannot open GPM mouse). Now I'm trying to check it: if I open the mouse as gpm -t /dev/ts the gpm daemon correctly starts ...

I'll let you know if I find something ...

bye

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