display server?

[chenliway]

i have linux mandrake 6.5 on my computer and im running xwindows using the svga server.
i have a geforce 2 mx and a cybervision monitor. specs here: http://www.cybervisiondisplays.com/prod/c70.htm

well anyways, when im in the desktop, im in such a small resolution (i think its smaller than 640x480) that i can only see parts of the windows that i open up. i have to drag them around to see the whole window. and my colors are kinda messed up too. when i run netscape, everything turns into like grayscale. im guessin its cause im using the wrong display server...

i bought linux like last year, but i hadnt gotten around to actually installing and using it until about two weeks ago. so if you could, try and take me step by step =]

[This message has been edited by chenliway (edited 31 January 2001).]

[enieft]

boo, what are u using ur computer for I am using mine as a fileserver/webserver and it is 66mhz and 12mb RAM no monitor, when I put a monitor on I am in console, stay in console http://www.linuxnewbie.org/ubb/smile.gif it is like M$ dos

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M$ Windows (BAH!)

[chenliway]

yea but i want a desktop =]
i use this comp for normal stuff, no webservin or anything.

anyways... do i have to DL nvidia drivers or something?

[enieft]

well if u have a new vid card that would be smart... cause not everything is built into the kernel, and 6.5 sucks compared to 7.2 d/l that..

[chenliway]

hehe yea, this version is old... i bought it like a year ago but i just installed it.
ill update and stuff... once i learn how D=