The package linux-omap 3.1.4-1 is in the repo with a new configuration from comparing with Debian, and whatever it was it seems to be working now. android tested it last night and omapfb is working now for us.
Arch Linux ARM exists and continues to grow through community support, please donate today!
Thanks from me too. Beagleboard xM works fine with a Packard Bell 200T Viseo touchscreen at a resolution of 1440x900. Manufacturer specifications state that screen can go up to 1600x900. On the other hand, Wikipedia states Beagleboard xM can drive a maximum resolution of 1280x1024. XFCE seems to work all right in this configuration. Abiword needs, of course ttf fonts to work. Just reporting ...