Kernel 2.6.12 upgrade and console text size
 

I could use some help here from you more experienced kernel compilers out there!

I have never done the kernel compile thing before, because I liked knowing that for the most part, the included kernel version was probaby somewhat more stable and secure then the latest. But this time, I was moved to upgrade to the new 2.6.12 kernel for a couple reasons. Namely the new cryptoloop support and the IPSec support.

The compile went great. Much better than expected. I am quite happy [and excited] with the new kernel, as I now have a few more projects to work on now.

But theres one thing I dont like [minor, but nevertheless...]

And that is the fact that unlike the included Slackware 10.1 kernel 2.4.29 which had the nice small text at the console, I now have the 'extra-large' text!

What do I need to do in the kernel to get back the nice small text I am used to? Does that have something to do with the framebuffer options?

Anyways, if someone could give me a hand with what to do under the kernel options to get that nice small text back, I would be very appreciative!

Thanks.

compile VESA VGA and Framebuffer support into your kernel.

Okay, I did this. And I still have the large console text.

What's the value of vga in /etc/lilo.conf?

Are they compiled in, or as modules? I *think* they have to be compiled in (there's probably a more technical term for that, but I mean active, but not as a module, you know?) At least, that's how I got it to work in mine.

Well, I got it working, the problem was that for some reason, the new kernel wasn't loading after typing LILO. Yes, I compiled those options into the kernel. Problem now, is even though it is finally starting in the proper mode, now it's frezing after it starts! lol!

Well, Im on the right track now anyways. This looks like something Im just going to have to play with.

Kinda funny. Everything works great in the new kernel. But the one thing I am having trouble with is the trivial issuse of the font size. lol! Go figure.

anyways, I'll get this. Thanks for the help.

If you have a nvidia card, do not enable CONFIG_FB_VGA16
but make sure CONFIG_FB_VESA is enabled (as built-in)

Also did you enable some fonts in config, like CONFIG_FONT_8x8 ?

Success. Again, thank you all for the help.

keefaz, Dont have nVidia. And yes I am pretty sure the fonts you mentioned were enabled. As far as I can tell, I did everythign correctly the first time. I went over it several times, but it just kept freezing no matter what I did. So I just started over with a fresh untarred kernel, and redid the same thing (to the best of my knowledge) and it works now.

Pick up the config from your old system, then Answer all the questions for the new options (there'll be a few), then as usual. I did this for 2.6.11 and it worked fine.

EDIT: - too late it seems