Laptops :: lcd resolution

I am trying to install DSL on a thinkpad 380D but so far all the video options produce a very bad resolution .
has someone succesfully been able to configure a laptop using DSL with an acceptable res and how?

The 380D should be capable of 1024X768 resolution.

Try using the Xvesa server with that resolution and an 8 bit color depth. It works for me on my old Compaq.

no that setting does not work for me neither the other ones offered I wander if the DPI settings had anything to do since the sice of graphics are ok but the color is awfull .
graphics over a green screen

hi dougvega, has this laptop's color been OK with other operating systems? I've seen the green color you describe when a laptop's video cable is loose or damaged.

JP

I have seen a wierd blue/green screen when I try some combinations of resolution and depth. You might try entering the following at a console prompt.

Xvesa -listmodes

That should give you several possible combinations. Not all will work but it's a start.

good luck

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