Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 21:41:40 -0700 From: Chris <bsd-lists@BSDforge.com> To: freebsd-current <freebsd-current@freebsd.org> Cc: freebsd-stable <freebsd-stable@freebsd.org> Subject: Why is the console a graphic/bitmapped console, and not text/character by default Message-ID: <d07ea81293f9fa4a256b2b2135ec58f3@udns.ultimatedns.net>
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Sorry for the ling title=2E But wasn't sure how make my question more concise=2E Why did we begin making an initial console "graphics mode" by default=2E My understanding has always been that (Free)BSD has been a "Server by default", and a Desktop after an initial install if that's one chosen target=2E It's near impossible to perform initial configuration in graphics mode, using a mouse to cut/copy/paste does *not* work as intended=2E Which requires one to make the necessary changes "breaking to the new system" after install completes to change initiation to test-mode before bouncing the box=2E While this "works" for long-time users=2E It's an *extra*, and seemingly *unnecessary* step=2E It is also likely to behoove first-time/new users -- except those already targeting a Desktop=2E Thanks for any insight into this! :) --Chris
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