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> Did you try compiling the same kernel as Steven provides (same config)
> as a test?
> Do you use the same source and the same compiler as Steven does?

No, yes.  I used gcc 2.95.3 and glibc 2.2.5 when compiling.

> > I can explain to you how to compile kernels or you can read a HOWTO.
>
> Thanks, might take you up on that but not at the moment Im planning to
> go away. Id need to set up another computer first. No HD room ATM.
Kernel source takes up nearly 100MB.

> > Try a free DOS program called vmode.  I have used it to select DOS video
> > modes, which differ for each video chip.  It probably works similarly to
> > svgatextmode and can produce up to 132 columns and 60 rows of text that
> > does not look quite as nice as graphical mode text.  (I think it also can
> > produce text in graphical mode, but I never figured out how to get a
> > cursor).
>
> Prefer text mode, faster, easier on the eyes. Looks as though most
> of the stuff you mention relates to WP51. Good program but I havnt
> found a need to use it for ages. If I have to write a letter I just

vmode is a generic video mode setting program that is not related to 
Wordperfect.  You can set text or graphical modes.  Graphical modes will 
also display text but you need to find a software cursor to add.

> use my text editor Qedit. Toshiba actually provides screen drivers
> for some fancy programs like WP51, AutoCAD. Presumably they stretch
> the screen within those programs. However they dont work for plain
> command line work or Volkov Commander.
>
> > If you cannot find a mode you like, run Display Doctor first then vmode.
> > (I have not tried this combination).
>
> Ill try, but Ive tried so many things in the past, Im not hopeful.

vmode alone may do what you want.  Display Doctor only if you are 
after additional modes.  I should try them on a laptop myself.

> > What do you use DOS for?  I use Wordperfect 5.1.  It does not work well or
> > easily under DOSEMU.
>
> I use Dos for all my Internet stuff, mail, news, fetching web pages ..

Do you use lynx for DOS?

> If I want to actually browse a site that uses things like forms, tables,
> secure pages, I use Bl+xvesa+Opera8. If I want to do lots of web browsing,
Links2 graphical will do all but most javascript.

> I go to the public library, where Internet is free. At home, I only
> use Windows 98se offline where it cant catch viruses.