What is a frame buffer device? Taken from Geert Uytterhoeven's framebuffer.txt in the linux kernel sources: A framebuffer device is an abstraction for the graphic hardware. It represents the frame ...

It is a simple utility that provides screen-saver or standby functionality for Linux framebuffer consoles. Normally, when a framebuffer console is in use, only screen blanking is possible, and even ...

These days, working with a display in software is fairly easy. Thanks to the convenience of the modern OS, we’re blessed with graphical user interfaces, where things such as buttons and windows and ...

Although Linux receives a lot of praise as a rock-solid server and, recently, as an up-and-coming desktop, games have never been its strong suit. Sure, we all have our favorite diversions; I've spent ...