X problems with Apple's new 667mhz Powerbook

[will taggart]

OK-- I actually used the (linux-benh-devel-2.4.18-pre4-ben0.tar.gz) kernel 
with YDL 2.1 for my powerbook and it worked. Although you have a more recent 
version, I would think that it would work also. Did you play around with 
Xconfigurator? X will only work with certain settings; I think that mine 
works in 24 bit mode with 1024X768 or something like that. I forget which 
monitor I chose, I think it was the Powerbook... Give that a try...if not, 
you can download the earlier kernel either from ppckernel.org or from me 
directly at 
http://comp.uark.edu/~wtaggar/linux-benh-devel-2.4.18-pre4-ben0.tar.gz

PS: I suggest that you turn off Stuffit Expander or it will try to unarchive 
the kernel, which you don't want (that is, if you are using OS X to 
download).

But like I said, playing with your Xconfigurator settings should get you 
there with the kernel you have. Make sure to try that first.

Trust me, when you see K running for the first time it will be worth all 
this trouble.

will


>Will,
>Thanks for your suggestion. I've downloaded and installed kernel versions
>2.4.19-pre10-ben0 and 2.4.19-pre10 from ppckenel.org. I was still unable to
>get X configured even with the new kernels. Is there a specific kernel I
>should try from ppckernel.org? I didn't see any powerbook specific kernels
>only ibook ones. I've also downloaded Xeasyconf and tried using it to 
>create a
>XF86Config-4 file with out luck.
>
>Thanks!
>
>Jim Paradis
>mailto:nicman@newsguy.com
>
>From: "will taggart" <annapaxis@hotmail.com>
>To: yellowdog-general@lists.terrasoftsolutions.com
>Subject: Re: X problems with Apple's new 667mhz Powerbook
>Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2002 18:11:59 -0500
>Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.terrasoftsolutions.com
>
>You must replace your kernel with the latest BenH kernel from 
>ppckernel.org.
>Good Luck...
>
>will
> >Hi,
> >I just picked up the new 667mhz G4 Powerbook that Apple released last
> >month.
> >The system has 32mb ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics card and a LCD with 
>a
> >resolution of 1280x854. I've installed YDL 2.2 and have a few problems.
> >Your
> >help will be appreciated.
> >
> >First off X comes up but in a color depth of 8bit only. The XF86Config-4
> >file
> >is using a fbdev driver. When I change to an ATI or Radeon driver it 
>blanks
> >X
> >totally and gives me a line near the bottom of the screen and hangs. With
> >the
> >fbdev listed as the driver in the XF86Config-4 file X and KDE comes up 
>but
> >looks pretty ugly, though the resolution is fine at 1280x854. When I try 
>to
> >change the color depth X will not load at all.
> >
> >Secondly, I can't seem to switch virtual consoles with YDL. When I press
> >alt
> >and any function key (ie:F2)nothing happens. I've tried several different
> >key
> >combinations without luck. Is there something I'm missing that is 
>different
> >on
> >a Apple?
> >
> >Third the sound does not seem to work either, though I haven't played
> >around
> >with it much.
> >
> >Well thats it...I think. Again I appreciate any assistance you can toss 
>my
> >way.
> >
>
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William C. Taggart
Graduate Student, University of Arkansas
Department of Anthropology
King Fahd Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies
annapaxis@hotmail.com
http://comp.uark.edu/~wtaggar


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