Re: Thread-private mappings and graphics (was Re: Per-Processor Data

Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Mon, 20 Dec 1999 13:13:29 +0000 (GMT)


> Their was discussion on the fbdev list also to be able to grab a window
> for the video4linux guys. Any comments since youa re the one in charge of
> this. What do you need from the fbdev guys to have video4linux work
> together?

It should just work. The video4linux API doesn't actually care who sets the
frame buffer base and size (providing they are root) and doesnt care who
asks for overlay if they can open the file handles. That means you have the
same abilities as X does

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