I'm not quite sure where it is, but if you have the time to search, there is a thread on the arch bbs about doing exactly what you want. A lot of applications and hints/tips are in there. On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 9:29 PM, Juan Diego <juantascon@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > mplayer also has a fb output plugin > > On Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 12:34 PM, BinkyTheClown <binky@xxxxxxxxxxxx> > wrote: > > 2009/3/29 Maurício <briqueabraque@xxxxxxxxx> > > > >> Hi, > >> > >> Do you think it's possible to live without X, > >> replacing framebuffer for it, using packages > >> available for arch? I imagine something like > >> DirectFB or similar, using it when text is > >> not enough. I think I could do with a browser > >> and a pdf viewer, but I wasn't able to find > >> a direction to follow to get that. Has any of > >> you tried it already? > >> > >> Thanks, > >> Maurício > >> > >> You can use fbgs from fbida package to see pdf's, and a browser like > > w3m-graphics or links-g. > > > > And yes, it is possible. > > >
