>>>>>> Do you think it's possible to live without X, replacing framebuffer >>>>>> for it, using packages available for arch? (...) >>>>>> 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. >>>> mplayer also has a fb output plugin >>> 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. >>> (...) >> Thanks for all tips. >> >> I'm also concerned about the terminal itself. Unicode is important to >> me, and today I use 'mlterm' with 'Liberation' font. Can I get the same >> with a framebuffer terminal? > If by same you mean getting unicode on a virtual console, then yes its > possible. I think the lat2-16.psfu.gz font (which you can set in your > rc.conf) is unicode. Choosed lat2 and it's a nice font. How do I type unicode in a Linux terminal (i.e., using the number code for a character that is not available with my keyboard map)? This is something I looked everywhere and found no answer. Thanks, Maurício