Problems with Splashy

Paulsrud · 08-26-2006, 03:45 AM

After installing splashy I've just get errors.
running Splashy test in terminal

Code:

FATAL: splashy_video.c <706>:
        (#) DirectFBError [DirectFBCreate (&video->dfb)]: Initialization error!

What does this meen? And how can I check if I can meet requierments needed to even run splashy? This is really bugging since my booting sequence now looks odd and I can't figure out what I've done wrong...
And can I just reinstall Usplash if all fails?

(I know I might not provide the best information for anyone to help me, please tell me how if needed.)

fabrice.regnier · 08-28-2006, 02:55 AM

Hi,

I guess you didn't use vga=791 in your menu.lst (if you use GRUB).
Btw, did you check in your kernel config if the frame buffer support and vesa vga were enable (not at module but built in)

regards,

f.

Paulsrud · 08-28-2006, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fabrice.regnier

Hi,

I guess you didn't use vga=791 in your menu.lst (if you use GRUB).
Btw, did you check in your kernel config if the frame buffer support and vesa vga were enable (not at module but built in)

regards,

f.

Well. Vga=791 I have used. Using that will result in that on boot it can't recognize 'video mode number. So i'll have to define it on boot.

/boot/grub/menu.lst i've edited like this:

Code:

title		Ubuntu, kernel 2.6.15-26-386
root		(hd0,0)
kernel		/boot/vmlinuz-2.6.15-26-386 root=/dev/hdc1 ro quiet splash vga=791
initrd		/boot/initrd.img-2.6.15-26-386
savedefault
boot

how do i check these things in kernel config you are talking about?

fabrice.regnier · 08-28-2006, 03:56 AM

Quote:

how do i check these things in kernel config you are talking about?

grep CONFIG_FB /boot/config-2.6.15
CONFIG_FB=y
CONFIG_FB_VESA=y

if not, you'll have to recompil your kernel

Pls, take a look at http://splashy.alioth.debian.org/wiki/doku.php

regards,

f.

Paulsrud · 08-28-2006, 08:06 AM

Hmm. /boot/config-2.6.15-26-386 (infact

)

says.

Code:

CONFIG_FB=y
CONFIG_FB_VESA=m

so that's bad i guess. damn I didn't want to have to recomplie the kernel. Is there no other way?
What I read about splashy I've read that there was not going to be any need to recompile kernel...And well. I don't really know the procedure of recompling a kernel, and don't know If it's something I want to spend alot of time on.

fabrice.regnier · 08-28-2006, 08:13 AM

taken from http://splashy.alioth.debian.org/wik...be12e516c3b96a

Quote:

Having the fb driver compiled builtin is strongly recommended too

So it's not obligatory but just a big recommandation

regards,

f.

Paulsrud · 08-28-2006, 08:31 AM

Infact i think it's config-2.6.15-23-386 Im using. well it was the same anyway so. Well what are you saying actually? It still doesn't work so I don't know.
On boot I've noticed that it says
Starting Splashy client [OK]
but well. still doesn't work properly.

fabrice.regnier · 08-28-2006, 08:53 AM

I mean that i don't know how to help you anymore

Try to find someone whose splashy works ok and that don't have CONFIG_FB_VESA=y but just like you (CONFIG_FB_VESA=m).

If you find someone in this case, it means my advice wasn't correct. If not, you should try a new compilation (with good options) but if you're a newbie in this, it may involve you in an endless fight with kernel, make-kpkg, modules and so on...

regards,

f.

Paulsrud · 08-30-2006, 10:06 AM

Well. I'm getting tired of this.
i think i'll just uninstall and go back to usplash again.
It's just not worth alot of effort.

fabrice.regnier · 08-30-2006, 10:34 AM

Ok, it's your choice

Btw, in your menu.lst:

kernel /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.15-26-386 root=/dev/hdc1 ro quiet splash vga=791

I'm not sure you need quiet and splash. Try without this and tell me.

regards,

f.

Paulsrud · 08-30-2006, 02:49 PM

well. haha. well yea, while shutting down my screen just went black right away. booting up was same as usual. 'undefined video mode number' 'please define' and then alot alot and again just alot more annoying white text on black