> This is apparently is problem with console framebuffer and X using similar > portions of the card without syncronisation. This has been known for quite > some time now. (Does it show I'm not familiar with the real technical > reason? ;-))
I vaguely recall debconf asking me about whether X should use parts of the framebuffer or not, saying that "yes" would be the safe bet ... I don't know how to reverse that decision, since I never managed to get to that question again using dpkg-reconfigure ... but since it's a known issue, and ... > Annoying, but not using framebuffer on the console with the G450 seems to > be the only option ATM. ... I don't REALLY need the boot logo };-> I'll quietly wait for the fix ;-) Thanks for your assistance to everyone who answered! regards, Volker -- over in west Philadelphia a puppy is vomiting ...