[arch-general] Surviving without X

[Maurício]

>>>>>> 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