Kmscon Project Seeks To Replace Linux Virtual Terminal

Posted by timothy on Tuesday August 21, 2012 @05:37AM from the that's-a-big-itch-you've-got dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Phoronix reports on the progress of kmscon, David Herrmann's virtual console project that aims to supersede the Linux kernel's virtual terminal. kmscon takes advantage of modern Linux features such as kernel mode setting, direct rendering, and udev to provide hardware-accelerated rendering, full internationalization, monitor hot-plugging, and proper multi-seat support. A recent blog post by Herrmann addresses some of his frequently heard questions and criticisms about the kmscon project."

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Re:Userspace? by Lussarn · 2012-08-21 07:27 · Score: 4, Funny

Thats already possible..
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I don't even see the code. All I see is blonde, brunette, redhead..
Finally! by ilsaloving · 2012-08-21 08:38 · Score: 3, Funny

I can't wait to see vi rendered in 32-bit photorealistic glory!