Gerd, Yes it works without dri. FYI: I am using the vesafb framebuffer. I will try using the atyfb and the 2,4 kernel shortly. I'll let you know what happens. Also, I'm running gnome, and am in the process of upgrading to KDE 2.0.1. All previous testing was with KDE 2.0. Thank you. Bob... Gerd Knorr wrote: > > > FBTV works if X (4.0.1) is not running (init 3), but the system crashes if X > > is running (init 5), even though I've switched to a virtual terminal to run > > fbtv. > > dri? Does it work without? > > Gerd > > -- > Get back there in front of the computer NOW. Christmas can wait. > -- Linus "the Grinch" Torvalds, 24 Dec 2000 on linux-kernel