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BuGaLoU,

It sounds like you are getting things worked out. When you get done with your project, do you think you could help me figure out how to get my Netvista thin client to boot from compact flash (with DSL of course)? I am going to try the suggestions you gave me tommorow, and I will report back. I think the one you are using is the A22, while mine is the 2200l 8363, not sure how simlar they are.
Quote (clacker @ Dec. 12 2004,18:46)
BuGaLoU, you can run programs in the background by following the command with an ampersand (&) on the same line.  Like

lp5250d &

the ps show all of your running programs.  You can use fg job afterwords to bring that job back to the foreground if you need to.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the info, that will be usefull indeed.

Anyone know how to change the text mode resolution from for the console?  I need say 132x30.  I can adjust the pixel resolution, but this forces 80x24 text mode in 640x480, and I can't get the tn5250 to do 132x28 in any res.  Note this is from the console, I am not loading fluxbox or other GUI.  I am using the "env.TERM=IBM-3477-FC" argument, (which basically means run in 132x27) but it seems to be flat out ignoring it.
Quote (clacker @ Dec. 12 2004,18:46)
BuGaLoU,

It sounds like you are getting things worked out. When you get done with your project, do you think you could help me figure out how to get my Netvista thin client to boot from compact flash (with DSL of course)? I am going to try the suggestions you gave me tommorow, and I will report back. I think the one you are using is the A22, while mine is the 2200l 8363, not sure how simlar they are


Yeah I can help you.  I hope to have this wrapped up in the next few days if I can figure out this damn text mode resolution mess!
BuGaLoU ,

How did you install to CF? Did you have to modify or add any files to get it to boot. Mine seems to be looking for a specific boot file on the CF, however it does let you specify where to find that file on the CF. I'm just not sure what file it's looking for, or if it's even in DSL. I have shut everything to do with net booting off. It seems to be finally looking at the CF, but not finding the right file. Any ideas?
More info on my Netvista thin client. This is what messages I get when booting:

atttemping to use flash card
file-/kernel.2200
unable to open file
unable to load file via boot file server protocol

I am so in the dark here not knowing anything about net booting machines.
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