2 splashutils -- userspace utilities for the framebuffer splash screen
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5 This package provides a set of programs and scripts that can be used
6 to provide a visually attractive environment during system boot-up,
9 For installation instructions, have a look at the INSTALL file.
11 Here's a short description of provided programs, scripts and documents:
17 The framebuffer splash daemon.
21 A simple utility for various splash-related tasks not suitable for
26 A simple and small program run directly by the kernel to:
27 - initialize the silent mode during early stages of the boot-up process,
28 - provide the kernel with background images and theme configuration
29 for the framebuffer console decorations.
31 This program is only of any use if the kernel has been patched with
32 the 'fbcondecor' patch. The patch can be downloaded from the splashutils
37 A program to control the framebuffer console decorations.
39 For technical documentation on the kernel<->userspace fbcondecor interface
40 please refer to <kernel sources>/Documentation/fb/fbcondecor.txt.
46 Converts bootsplash theme files to a format acceptable by splashutils.
47 Might not always work correctly and some manual adjustment of the
48 resulting config files might be necessary.
52 Generates initramfs images with data necessary to initialize verbose
53 and silent splash during early boot-up.
57 Automatically generates theme config files for new resolutions. Might
58 not always work correctly and some manual adjustment of the resulting
59 config files might be necessary.
63 Performs various splash-related tasks in a user-friendly way. It
64 allows the user to easily set and test themes, take screenshots
65 of silent and verbose splash screens, and to replay recorded boot
70 docs/bootsplash_compatibility
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72 A few notes about this package's compatibility with bootsplash.
76 Description of the splash daemon communication protocol. Probably only
77 useful to people developing support scripts for different Linux
82 A short explanation of the early-userspace concept and some info
83 about creation and usage of splash initramfs images.
85 docs/kernel_parameters
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87 A list of recognized kernel parameters.
91 A very simplified intro to splashutils for people who REALLY don't have
92 time to have a look at the rest of the documentation.
96 Theme format specification. Useful for theme developers.
98 Any comments, suggestions and bug-reports are appreciated.
101 http://dev.gentoo.org/~spock/projects/fbsplash/
104 Michal Januszewski <spock@gentoo.org>