X and Fluxbox :: Resolution Issue

OK, here's the scoop:

I have DSL installed on my Toshiba Portege 300CT. The 300CT has a unique screen that calls for a resolution of 1024 x 600.
I have Googled around a bit, and have found the settings (within copies of other people's xf86config files) to make that resolution available under X. DSL uses xvesa, though, and not xfree86. Is there any way to make this resoultion work under xvesa, or would I need to install xfree86 in order to have this resolution available?

Currently, DSL is working fine, but I have the resolution set to 800 x 600 and have black "bars" at either side of my screen. It would sure be nice to be able to use the full screen...

ANY input would be appreciated.

Thanks!!

Try using the framebuffer driver (xfbdev) instead of xvesa.

Then you need to find a way to get your laptop to boot up into a 1024x600 frame buffer and you are all set.

Try googling on 300CT and framebuffer

Maybe there is a boot command option that will do this.

Good Luck.

I Googled for framebuffer and 300CT, and the only thing I found was in Spanish!

I also read the Xfbdev man page, and that was "less than informative"...

I'll spare the details, but I have searched the 'web using various parameters as well as tinkering around with the setup on the machine, and have had no luck...

Any other ideas?

What would it take to put Xfree86 on the machine, or is that not a good idea?

Any further input would be appreciated.

Thanks!!! :-)

Others here have tried to install XFree86 on their computers. Use the forum search button and search for XFree86 and search ALL FORUMS and search FROM THE BEGINNING or NEWER.

I have never done this so I cannot relate a personal success or failure story.

Good Luck.

I have the same problem with the same machine. I've edited all of my XF86Config files and the xsetup file for a resolution of 1024x600, but these don't seem to take any effect. If any of you find a solution to this, please let me know.

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