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psyklops
11-14-2001, 03:48 AM
It seems my default resolution is somewhere around 1600x1200. This is a pain. I tried using the Clt+Alt++ and Clt+Alt+- but it didnt do anything. I really dont want to have to mess with the cfg file if I dont have too. Is there an app/setting Im missing that I could adjust like in Windows Properties in KDE?
I did check the XF86Config file and it seems the 1024x786 setting is first on the command line.
scanez
11-14-2001, 03:59 AM
What part of your XF86Config file did you get that from? I don't think there's a way to do it without editing your config file.
SC
psyklops
11-14-2001, 04:20 AM
This is where I got the info to check out my file from. http://www.kde.org/documentation/faq/not-kde.html
bdg1983
11-14-2001, 04:45 AM
What version of X are you using?
X4 uses XF86Config-4 and X3.# uses XF86Config.
Just reconfigure using xf86cfg (X4) or xf86config for both.
jdctx
11-14-2001, 06:02 AM
Not to bad but be adviced The newer Distros including Mandrake 8.1 seem to be memory hogs. I would suggest at least 128mb for Mandrake.
thedexman
11-14-2001, 06:08 AM
huh?
psyklops
11-14-2001, 01:49 PM
That could make a difference. Where could I see which version of X I have? Ill look on my config files in the mean time and see if I can find it myself.
thedexman
11-14-2001, 02:27 PM
http://www.linuxnewbie.org/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=024932
Siskmarek
11-14-2001, 02:48 PM
Mandy 8.1 and other "new" distros will only be memory hogs if you install all the crap they want you to install. ;') Leave it off and you're alright.
Fixing resolutions is easy enough, even by editing the XF86Config(-4) file.
First bring up a terminal (if you're in X) and use "su" to go into root. Once in root just type "init 3" and that will kill the X server and dump you into a command line login. Log in as root again and then either do one of two things:
- Use the command "XF86config" to set up your video card settings again, making sure that a lower resolution has been selected instead of 1600x1200. Make sure the monitor you pick out works well with the monitor you actually have, or keep your monitor timings handy. Test everything THOROUGHLY and make sure you're happy with the results. If the display seems fuzzy, makes your eyes hurt, or does something else screwy, do not hesitate to go back and try another combination of settings.
- make a copy and edit the XF86Config(-4) file located at /etc/X11/. Monitor resolutions are usually at the bottom of the file so scroll down until you see a list of color depths and resolutions set to work at that color depth. Whittle down all the higher resolutions until you are only left with the resolutions you're comfortable with. Test the entire thing out by doing:
$ XFree86 -xf86config /path/to/your/test/config
If everything is peachy-keen then copy your test config back over your original XF86Config(-4) and then type in "init 5" which will drop you into a graphical login. Ctrl+Alt+F1 back into your root console and type "exit", then hit Alt+F7 once you've logged out of root so you come back to graphical mode.
~ Siskie
Originally posted by PsyKlops:
<STRONG>...I tried using the Clt+Alt++ and Clt+Alt+- but it didnt do anything.</STRONG>You probably know this, but just in case:
when using that key combination to switch resolutions, you must use the +/- keys on the numeric keypad. The + and - (hyphen) keys on the main keyboard won't do it.
[ 14 November 2001: Message edited by: DMR ]