Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 22:29:53 +0100 From: Hans Petter Selasky <hps@selasky.org> To: Chris H <bsd-lists@bsdforge.com>, Warren Block <wblock@wonkity.com> Cc: =?windows-1252?Q?Jean-S=E9bastienP=E9dron?= <jean-sebastien.pedron@dumbbell.fr>, freebsd-current@freebsd.org Subject: Re: HEADS UP: Enabling vt(4) by default Message-ID: <545A96D1.9070600@selasky.org> In-Reply-To: <bdd3ce608647ba4bf21b513ab781675a@ultimatedns.net> References: <544E7679.7070207@FreeBSD.org> <54590B3E.2070701@dumbbell.fr> <f52865dc55453b0079591a1782e72a77@ultimatedns.net>, <20141105101951.48542120@ernst.home> <f583517ff2e4ef8bae754a95108b4b1c@ultimatedns.net>, <alpine.BSF.2.11.1411050813040.53621@wonkity.com> <b790a1f9cfe6c53c96e36aed2479abce@ultimatedns.net>, <alpine.BSF.2.11.1411051250590.40770@wonkity.com> <bdd3ce608647ba4bf21b513ab781675a@ultimatedns.net>
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On 11/05/14 22:27, Chris H wrote: > On Wed, 5 Nov 2014 12:55:51 -0700 (MST) Warren Block <wblock@wonkity.com> wrote > >> On Wed, 5 Nov 2014, Chris H wrote: >> >>> On Wed, 5 Nov 2014 08:15:04 -0700 (MST) Warren Block <wblock@wonkity.com> >>> wrote > >>>> On Wed, 5 Nov 2014, Chris H wrote: >>>>> On Wed, 5 Nov 2014 10:19:51 +0100 Gary Jennejohn <gljennjohn@gmail.com> >>>>> wrote >> >>>>>> No, video mode won't work with the nVidia blob. That requires >>>>>> a KMS (in-kernel) driver. >>>>> >>>>> Thank you for the reply, Gary. >>>>> >>>>> Ahh. I see. So unless I have ATI hardware, I'm pretty much out of luck? >>>> >>>> Or Intel, or anything with KMS drivers. >>> >>> Thanks. Everything I manage, is using nVidia. Looks like >>> the kms VESA might work. But I'm not sure if there would >>> be any appreciable gain going that route (assuming it's even >>> possible). >> >> It's worth asking Nvidia directly. I would not be optimistic about >> that, but it's easy to try, and they might surprise everyone. >> >> Another option might be nouveau. Don't know the current status of >> whether that works on FreeBSD, though. > LOL funny you should bring that up, just now. > Prior to a fresh install on bare metal. I always boot to a gpartd > CD. I use it to easily see, and quickly blank the disk(s). I only > choose it, because it's quick-n-easy. It is also the perfect tool > to wipe that evil grub[2] off the MBR. Which has given me no end > of grief after evaluating some Linux distro. Anyhow, point being; > the desktop is powered by nouveau. I've never had an issue with it, > and it always seems to pick the "right" resolution/frequency. So, > because of that. I was already thinking of investigating that route. > As to talking to nVidia. My past experiences in that regard were, > shall I say; less than ideal. They're always friendly. But getting > anything that might "uncover" any coveted driver info, always fell > short of helpful. :) > > Thanks for the reply, and helpful information, Warren. > > --Chris Hi, FYI: The KMS stuff seems to work on my intel HD graphics based MAC. Finally I can switch back to the console! --HPS
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