https://github.com/vmunix486/fbbmp

bitmap viewer that uses Linux VGA16 framebuffer
https://github.com/vmunix486/fbbmp

bitmap bmp fb frambuffer linux vga vga16

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bitmap viewer that uses Linux VGA16 framebuffer

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/vmunix486/fbbmp
• Owner: vmunix486
• Created: 2026-05-21T19:09:09.000Z (about 1 month ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2026-05-21T22:51:35.000Z (about 1 month ago)
• Last Synced: 2026-05-22T05:54:44.953Z (about 1 month ago)
• Topics: bitmap, bmp, fb, frambuffer, linux, vga, vga16
• Language: C
• Homepage:
• Size: 260 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 0
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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# fbbmp

bitmap viewer that uses Linux VGA16 framebuffer. Not the best, just a test of concept. 

# Capabilities



 - Can render 4 bit per pixel bitmaps to the terminal using the VGA16 framebuffer driver

 - Small (~250 LOC)

# Disadvantages

 - Slow

 - Cannot exit once already running

 - Really messed up colors