Re: [SLUG] Debian question

[Jaime Tarrant <jaime.tarrant@xxxxxxxxx>]

DaZZa wrote:
> No, I'm not being converted (shaddup David!)
>
> I've been, erm, "asked" to work on a little embedded box that $POE is
> trialling for a POS graphical display terminal.
>
> Said device runs Debian - and has issues with running a graphics mode
> higher than 1024x768.
>
> Naturally, $POE want it at 1280x720 (widescreen 16:9 ratio)
>
> It's running a bastardised/modified Debian Etch, as far as I can tell.
>
> Now, for all you Debian lovers out there.
>
> 1) Is Etch recent, or behind the times? The box is from HP - model
> available if required. it runs an ATI embedded card - shared video
> graphics RAM with the motherboard, I believe
> 2) Is this mode even valid?
> 3) Anyone know the magic to get this working?
>
> TIA.
>
> DaZZa


1) Etch focuses on stability and security - thus its a modern system, 
but not necessarily bleeding edge (where most bugs and security 
vulnerabilities are). Etch is an excellent choice for requirements 
demanding a stable, secure and well performing system.

2 & 3) Another script that might be useful to automatically install 
proprietary ATI video drivers is here:

http://techpatterns.com/forums/about933.html

I have used it successfully on Debian machines with NVidia and ATI cards 
running Lenny or Unstable branches, although I haven't tested it with 
Etch. Still, if you have had no luck so far maybe it is worth a shot.

TIP: You can only run the script from the console however (not from 
within X).

HTH
Jaime