Bug 23235

Summary:	number of text lines on laptop screen
Product:	Gentoo Release Media	Reporter:	John (EBo) David <ebo>
Component:	Everything	Assignee:	Bob Johnson (RETIRED) <livewire>
Status:	RESOLVED CANTFIX
Severity:	minor
Priority:	Normal
Version:	unspecified
Hardware:	x86
OS:	Linux
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Package list:		Runtime testing required:	---

Description John (EBo) David 2003-06-21 09:26:02 UTC

problem:  I booted my HP N5210 laptop using the latest live install image (1.4_r4).  Once the machine booted and I was at the command line prompt, I continued to work until the promped droped below the screen and I no longer could see what I was typing.  If I then type a number of carage returns the previous lines do scroll up, however this is still anoying when dealing with things such as the nano editor -- making it nearly impossible to edit configuration files.  duplication:   boot from live CD using a laptop, and type a bunch of carage returns.  The cursor eventually goes off end of screen and you cannot see what you type/.   It is possible that this is a specific problem with laptops or HP specific, but unlikely.  workaround:   run "clear" to clear the screen so I can see what I am typing ;-)  suggestions:   1) decreese the length of the virtual screen.   2) add screen length options to boot options (similar to existing monitor options)   3) if a work around exists document it.   EBo --

Comment 1 Bob Johnson (RETIRED) gentoo-dev

2004-01-20 16:46:30 UTC

the documented workaround is booting with "nofb"