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From: nigel@palms.nq.net (Nigel Gorry)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
Subject: 2.2-GAMMA won't work with VGA/EGA card in mono mode
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 1997 08:45:24
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Hi,

I was happily using 2.1.6 on my 486 with a VGA/EGA card running in mono mode 
connected to a Green Screen with a 9 pin plug.

But then with all the security probs, and my need to experiment, I upgraded to 
2.2-GAMMA.

Now what happens is that it boots, loads the kernel, and just as I would 
expect it to start detecting devices the screen goes blank - and I can't see a 
thing after that.  It still boots and runs correctly, but I can't see anything 
on screen.

If anyone has any suggestions or donations of a VGA monitor, it would be most 
appreciated :)

Thanks

Nigel Gorry
Innisfail, Queensland, Australia                       http://www.palms.nq.net