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shadenzo

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Registered: 2011-05-26

Posts: 6

[SOLVED] fbcondecor : console background howto

Hello Archers
i've just installed  the fbcondecor  patched kernel : it boots and works just fine.
now i want a simple thing  : put a background color or image in my CLI console .

I can't find anywhere a simple explaination on how to do it  : can u help ?

Last edited by shadenzo (2011-06-04 08:26:13)

gromlok

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Registered: 2010-04-19

Posts: 154

Re: [SOLVED] fbcondecor : console background howto

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Last edited by gromlok (2019-03-10 15:41:27)

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shadenzo

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Registered: 2011-05-26

Posts: 6

Re: [SOLVED] fbcondecor : console background howto

yes i solved thanks gromlock 

i was reading the italian wiki that is not updated in translation

let me make a point : you have to install fbsplash to get the custom background console

another point : in last kernels KMS loads the framebuffer by default : you will need a fbsplash theme that fits the framebuffer video mode
                      there are to possibilities :
                      - change the framebuffer  resolution : ( e.g.) put the string   "video=1024x768" in the kernel line  in the /boot/grub.menu.lst 
                      - edit the theme to add your video mode (see below)
                 
step by step summary
1- get and install  the fbcondecor patched kernel from AUR
2- get and install fbsplash from AUR
3- get and install at least one theme (fbsplash comes with no one , they will be in /etc/splash)
4- you may need to edit the theme to get the right resolution ( eg add and edit 1024x768.cfg file . Add resized images in the theme "images" directory)
         don't worry the .cfg files are quite simple  edit one already present
5- edit all the system configuration files .See the    wiki   
6- edit   mkinitcpio.conf  add the HOOK  "fbsplash"   and   rebuild the kernel image
7-reboot and test the result

take a look at this l topic : is very explanatory