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@@ -100,6 +100,12 @@ specifies a file which contains a collection of authorization records used
to authenticate access. See also the \fIxdm\fP(1) and
\fIXsecurity\fP(__miscmansuffix__) manual pages.
.TP 8
+.BI \-background\ none
+Asks the driver not to clear the background on startup, if the driver supports that.
+May be useful for smooth transition with eg. fbdev driver.
+For security reasons this is not the default as the screen contents might
+show a previous user session.
+.TP 8
.B \-br
sets the default root window to solid black instead of the standard root weave
pattern. This is the default unless -retro or -wr is specified.