[COLUG] changing console resolution on Linux server

[Brian Miller]

On Thursday 09 August 2007 4:27:42 pm Rob Funk wrote:
> The issue is that it's using the Linux framebuffer for the console.
> Is this an x86 box or some other architecture?  Usually x86 doesn't
> require the framebuffer, while some other architectures do.
>
> I believe the fbset program will allow you to modify the framebuffer
> settings on a running machine, which will work until the next reboot.
>
> Check the kernel boot parameters; there's probably a vga= or video=
> parameter; deleting that will make the kernel use the text console,
> assuming that's possible with your video setup.

It is an x86 box.  It's probably running something like SuSE 9.1.  I 'll have 
a look at the system on Tuesday when I get back to work.  (I've got to take 
some furniture down to my daughter in Tenn. this weekend.)