What is Fbsplash?

[raid517]

Hi, what is fbsplash? I noticed the kernel patch for it on the debian repositories for bootsplash. Also what are the advantages of this over bootsplash? I have bootsplash installed and working, but am concerned that if I install fbsplash it could possibly cause a conflict. Will I need to compile my kernel to support it?

Any input would be appreciated.

GJ

[DuckDodgers]

From http://gentoo-wiki.com/HOWTO_fbsplas...nd_fbsplash.3F

Fbsplash is part of the gensplash project. According to fbsplash's documentation, "the framebuffer splash is a kernel feature that allows displaying a background picture on selected consoles and switching the first console to the so-called silent mode, while booting/rebooting/shutting down the system." The fbsplash device is accessed through the /dev/fbsplash device node. For fbsplash to work, a frame buffer device is required.