Works perfect. I really hope this kernel patch makes it into the official Knoppix kernel.

There are good themes to study on http://linux01.gwdg.de/suse/ftp.suse...PM/bootsplash/ to study, including "instsplash" files and animations.

Did anyone of you figure out the meaning of "instsplash" files?

It would also be great if we could have an animated progress bar and a animation "it is now safe to turn off your computer". This seems to be possible in the latest release of bootsplash, look at the suse theme from the link above.