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used by text. By default, this area will be black. The 'color' value
is an integer number that depends on the framebuffer driver being used.
+6. fbcon=nodefer
+
+ If the kernel is compiled with deferred fbcon takeover support, normally
+ the framebuffer contents, left in place by the firmware/bootloader, will
+ be preserved until there actually is some text is output to the console.
+ This option causes fbcon to bind immediately to the fbdev device.
+
C. Attaching, Detaching and Unloading
Before going on how to attach, detach and unload the framebuffer console, an