Graphics mode in the console.

valsorym

valsorym

Hi all,
I do not install the GUI and use the console.
But I do not like the expansion of 80 x 25 characters.

How do I turn the graphics mode in the console?
I used
Code: 
# vidcontrol -g 100x37 VESA_800x600
(or add to /etc/rc.conf: allscreens_flags = "-g 100x37 VESA_800x600")
but need have next option in kernel:

Code: 
options SC_PIXEL_MODE

My GENERIC did not have this option.
Ok. I load the kernel source:

Code: 
# cat /etc/csup/src-all
Code: 
*default host=cvsup3.ua.FreeBSD.org
*default base=/var/db
*default prefix=/usr
*default release=cvs tag=RELENG_8_2
*default delete use-rel-suffix
*default compress
src-all

Code: 
# csup /etc/csup/src-all

And:
Code: 
# cd /sys/i386/conf/
# cp GENERIC MYKERNEL
# vi MYKERNEL
And add options SC_PIXEL_MODE
- save.

Code: 
# cd /usr/src/
# make KERNCONF=MYKERNEL kernel
All ok.

Code: 
# reboot now

And.
Code: 
# vidcontrol -g 100x37 VESA_800x600
- do not work, again.

I'm new on FreeBSD (previously used Win XP) .
I understand that I have not recompiled the kernel. As it is easier (to start), I can solve this problem?

Oh, yes - my system:
Code: 
# uname -a
FreeBSD  8.2-RELEASE FreeBSD 8.2-RELEASE #0: Fri Jul 26 23:40:43 UTC 2011
 root@almeida.cse.buffalo.edu:/usr/obj/usr/src/sys/GENERIC  i386
 
Ok.

Code: 
# echo 'iirc_load="YES"' >> /boot/loader.conf
# reboot now

And
Code: 
# vidcontrol -g 132x43 VESA_800x600

It is do not worked.
Diagnosis - lamer. What am I doing wrong?

How to add in kernel?
Code: 
options         SC_PIXEL_MODE
options         VESA

Now reread FreeBSD Developers' Handbook Kernel
 
While the console graphics modes are nice to have they are rather slow. Especially scrolling.
 
Previously, I installed Xorg and GNOME2.
Extract from the file /etc/rc.conf
Code: 
…
# GUI.
hald_enable=”YES”
dbus_enable=”YES”

gdm_lang=”ru_RU.KOI8-R”
#gnome_enable=”YES”
# end GUI sector.
…
If I want to relax, I run GNOME:
Code: 
# /usr/local/etc/rc.d/gdm forcestart

I read this link: Using X For A High Resolution Console On FreeBSD

Ok,
Code: 
# mkdir –p ~/scripts/console/
# cd ~/scripts/console/
# vi uxf
...
Code: 
# cat uxf
#!/bin/sh
# (c) 2011 Warren Block 
setxkbmap -option terminate:ctrl_alt_bksp
xset r rate 250 55
Terminal --hide-menubar &
exec antiwm

Code: 
# xstart

Run X-Windows.
Earlier, I ran it, but it did not work - because non-whites included "dbus" and "hald".
This is a good alternative to my question. Thank you. But I continue.

Code: 
# cd ~/scripts/console/
# sh uxf
Terminal: not found
exec: antiwm: not found

While I do not understand much.

However, Q: A good option is to run 7 X-Windows in 7 virtual consoles?
A: It did not happen. Write (If this server is no longer running, remobe /tmp/.X0-lock).

xterm - a good analog console, but it is not convenient to switch between them.

Thank you for opening a new view.
 
doorways said:
I read this link: Using X For A High Resolution Console On FreeBSD

Ok,
Code: 
# mkdir –p ~/scripts/console/
# cd ~/scripts/console/
# vi uxf
...
Code: 
# cat uxf
#!/bin/sh
# (c) 2011 Warren Block 
setxkbmap -option terminate:ctrl_alt_bksp
xset r rate 250 55
Terminal --hide-menubar &
exec antiwm

Code: 
# xstart

Run X-Windows.
Earlier, I ran it, but it did not work - because non-whites included "dbus" and "hald".
Click to expand...

Translation problem?

Code: 
# cd ~/scripts/console/
# sh uxf
Terminal: not found
exec: antiwm: not found
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x11/Terminal must be installed. Other terminals like xterm would work also.

However, Q: A good option is to run 7 X-Windows in 7 virtual consoles?
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Probably not. antiwm has key sequences to switch between windows. So do Terminal and sysutils/tmux.
 
Originally Posted by wblock.
Translation problem?
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Yes, sorry.

Originally Posted by wblock.
x11/Terminal must be installed. Other terminals like xterm would work also.
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Oh, I realized.

Originally Posted by wblock.
Probably not. antiwm has key sequences to switch between windows. So do Terminal and sysutils/tmux.
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Ok, thank you very much!
 
Ok.
I installed "x11/Terminal" and "sysutils/tmux".
Run "uxf" script. And

Code: 
exec: antiwm: not found

But, ran a "Terminal" - black console.
Thank you, I will examine X-Windows as an alternative to graphical console. :stud
 
doorways said:
Ok.

Code: 
# echo 'iirc_load="YES"' >> /boot/loader.conf
# reboot now
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doorways I'm sorry. I will be more explicit next time. when I said iirc it meant as shorthand for "If I Recall Correctly"

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=iirc

You didn't do anything wrong and it seems that you are coming along fine and are not a lamer. You will want to remove that non existent kernel module from your loader.conf.

look at this:
http://caterva.org/blog/posts/High_resolution_console_on_FreeBSD/

Code: 
# cd /usr/src/sys/i386/conf
# cp GENERIC GENERIC-SC_PIXEL_MODE
# [color="Red"]echo "options SC_PIXEL_MODE" >> GENERIC-SC_PIXEL_MODE[/color]
# cd /usr/src
# make buildkernel KERNCONF=GENERIC-SC_PIXEL_MODE
# make installkernel KERNCONF=GENERIC-SC_PIXEL_MODE
# [color="Red"]echo 'vesa_load="YES"' >> /boot/loader.conf[/color]
# [color="Red"]echo 'allscreens_flags="MODE_325"' >> /etc/rc.conf[/color]
# shutdown -r now
 
Before
Code: 
# echo 'allscreens_flags="MODE_325"' >> /etc/rc.conf
it would do well to check out all available modes:
Code: 
vidcontrol -i mode
 
In this case all modes are in the format:
80 characters in width, and
25-60 characters in height.

it's all text mode, I want:
200 width
and 100 in height. :)

like this
 
doorways said:
In this case all modes are in the format:
80 characters in width, and
25-60 characters in height.

it's all text mode, I want:
200 width
and 100 in height. :)

like this
Click to expand...

So this is working for you? Mark the thread solved if it is.
 
Originally Posted by UNIXgod.
doorways I'm sorry. I will be more explicit next time. when I said iirc it meant as shorthand for "If I Recall Correctly"
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=iirc
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Oh, I from Ukraine and i have translation problem. Sorry me.

Originally Posted by UNIXgod.
Code: 
# cd /usr/src/sys/i386/conf
# cp GENERIC GENERIC-SC_PIXEL_MODE
# echo "options SC_PIXEL_MODE" >> GENERIC-SC_PIXEL_MODE
# cd /usr/src
# make buildkernel KERNCONF=GENERIC-SC_PIXEL_MODE
# make installkernel KERNCONF=GENERIC-SC_PIXEL_MODE
# echo 'vesa_load="YES"' >> /boot/loader.conf
# echo 'allscreens_flags="MODE_325"' >> /etc/rc.conf
# shutdown -r now
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And:
Code: 
# vidcontrol -g 100x37 VESA_800x600

Yes, it works.
Thank you very much. No, no. A huge thank you.
This is a direct response to my question.

I will now:
Code: 
# echo 'allscreens_flags = "-g 100x37 VESA_800x600"' >> /etc/rc.conf

That's all. Thank you very much UNIXgod.
 
doorways said:
Oh, I from Ukraine and i have translation problem. Sorry me.
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No it's not your fault. you don't have a translation problem; I have a communication problem :e

To personally better myself I realize I need to communicate effectively to the largest segment of the population as possible without obfuscation. In this case I failed( not you) at providing the information in the clearest possible manner. I am glad it is working for you.

~
 
doorways@ Congratulations ;)

Simply note, it is possible to change the default colors of syscons.
For example, the following line will set the default colors. The normal text will be green on black background:
Code: 
options SC_NORM_ATTR=(FG_GREEN|BG_BLACK)
The following line will set the default colors of the kernel message.
The kernel message will be printed red on black background:
Code: 
options	SC_KERNEL_CONS_ATTR=(FG_RED|BG_BLACK)
for more details have a look at syscons(4) and /usr/src/sys/conf/NOTES

Few months ago I played with it. Screenshot.

Originally Posted by UNIXgod.
doorways I'm sorry. I will be more explicit next time. when I said iirc it meant as shorthand for "If I Recall Correctly"
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=iirc
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doorways said:
Oh, I from Ukraine and i have translation problem. Sorry me.
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Wtf is little shell script which translates acronyms :
Code: 
# wtf wtf iirc
WTF: {what,when,where,who,why} the *beep**beep**beep**beep*
IIRC: if I recall correctly
 
Originally Posted by wblock.
Install x11-wm/antiwm. This and other requirements are described in the Setup section of the article.
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Yes, it works. Thank you.
Although I like to option to transfer the console in graphical mode.


Thank you "UNIXgod" for over the issue.
Thank you "bes" for the good properties of the console settings.

Thank you all.
 
Thanks guys.

That is just what I've been trying to work out!

I now have a nice, high-res console.

Dvtm has just become 10 times more useful.
 
Originally Posted by nickednamed.
I actually prefer to use tmux. But it kept crashing or freezing on me, so i use dvtm which has never crashed on me.
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Yes, You are right.
If I show of a large file, tmux spoils the whole screen ..
Without a doubt - the idea tmux good, but it works - wants the best.
I also probably will move on dvtm.
Thanks.
 
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