If you edit /etc/modules and add sisfb to the bottom of it, sisfb loads up at boot time so you get the splash screen on shutdown. I have tested this in Hardy and can confirm it works.
-- [SiS] 'Inappropriate ioctl for device' and no splash screen at shutdown https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/102894 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs