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>Is this a known problem?  Are there work-arounds?

Yes. The problem is caused by the fbdev driver using 8 bit width for its
RAMDAC and the X server uses 6 bits. Try teh UseFBDev option for the X
server.

MS: (n) 1. A debilitating and surprisingly widespread affliction that
renders the sufferer barely able to perform the simplest task. 2. A disease.

James Simmons  [jsimmons@linux-fbdev.org]               ____/|
fbdev/console/gfx developer                             \ o.O|
http://www.linux-fbdev.org                               =(_)=
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