Hi!
+The userspace helper
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+
+The userspace splash helper (by default: /sbin/splash_helper) is called by the
+kernel whenever an important event occurs and the kernel needs some kind of
+job to be carried out. Important events include console switches and graphic
+mode switches (the kernel requests background images and configuration
+parameters for the current console). The splash helper must be accessible at
+all times. If it's not, fbsplash will be switched off automatically.
Ugh, is not calling userspace when switching consoles deadlock-prone?
What if that helper tries to do printf()?
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