[Tfug] missing console (erich)

[Mike Martinet]

>> On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 11:16 AM, erich <erich1 at copper.net 
>> <mailto:erich1 at copper.net>> wrote:
>>
>>     OK,
>>            I have this machine that currently runs with
>>                              linux-2.6.13-suspend2-r4
>>     I want to upgrade it to:
>>                              linux-2.6.24-gentoo-r7
>>
>>            When I install the newer kernel. It boots with grub
>>     and nothing is seen. There is a blank screen, and a prompt
>>     never appears.
>>             When I shut the box off by pressing & holding the power
>>     button, and then rebooting into the old kernel;  I discover that
>>     the NEW kernel has left message logs. These message logs
>>     show no indication of any panic.
>>              Any comments?
>>

Is it Xorg that supplies the Ctl-Alt F1..F7 switching?  Just a thought...