Linux 4.19 Adds Deferred Console Takeover Support For FBDEV - Cleaner Boot Process

[phoronix]

Phoronix: Linux 4.19 Adds Deferred Console Takeover Support For FBDEV - Cleaner Boot Process

While FBDEV has been on its last leg for years with some calling for its deprecation and encouraging instead DRM/KMS drivers rather than (mostly embedded vendors) focusing on FBDEV frame-buffer drivers, with Linux 4.19 the FBDEV subsystem is bringing a useful addition to the kernel...

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Linux-4.19-FBDEV-Defer-Console

[cj.wijtmans]

does FBDEV handle EFI framebuffers?

[agd5f]

does FBDEV handle EFI framebuffers?

Yes, there is an efifb driver for the EFI framebuffer.

[asoltesz]

This is great.

The current flickering during the Linux boot process is definitely a subpar experience compared to the boot visuals of Windows and macOS.

[starshipeleven]

If this isn't merged I'm probably going to cry.

It's what, the third attempt at hiding the weirdness happening in the boot process?

All hail RedHat, as usual.

[mcp13]

That should probably read "upcoming Fedora 29 release.". Fedora 28 is already out.

[Delgarde]

This is great.

The current flickering during the Linux boot process is definitely a subpar experience compared to the boot visuals of Windows and macOS.

Indeed, and every time I stare at the boot process for the precious seconds that pass, I cry at the thought that I could be getting a superior boot experience if only I used another OS. Think of how much better things could be!

Wait, no. I've not actually noticed the bootup process for ages... I power on, say good morning to my colleagues, and by the time I sit down, I've got a login prompt. Oh well, I guess I'll stick with Linux.

[pal666]

That should probably read "upcoming Fedora 29 release.". Fedora 28 is already out.

fedora updates kernels after release

[Delgarde]

fedora updates kernels after release

It does, but that still doesn't make F28 an "upcoming release". Not without a time machine.

[Weasel]

This is great.

The current flickering during the Linux boot process is definitely a subpar experience compared to the boot visuals of Windows and macOS.

First world problems.