full resolution w/ out xfree86Forum: X and Fluxbox Topic: full resolution w/ out xfree86 started by: darkerror05 Posted by darkerror05 on Mar. 05 2006,01:21
is there anyway to get full support withoud downloading xfree86. Its not a big deal just would be nice.
Posted by mikshaw on Mar. 05 2006,03:13
would you care to explain your question with a little more detail, please?
Posted by darkerror05 on Mar. 05 2006,03:19
o ya sorry. I have a intel 845g/gl onboard graphics controller and i was woundering is there anyway to have full support without haveing ot download xfree86. when i use dsl its only like 8 or 16 bit color. and the resolution is set correctly my graphics are just not supported by xvesa.
Posted by mikshaw on Mar. 05 2006,03:28
You could try running xsetup, or manually edit the .xserverrc file. I couldn't say whether or not it would be successful...on my machine the default of 1024x768x32 is ideal, but i suppose some hardware just will not do 32 with xvesa?
Posted by darkerror05 on Mar. 05 2006,03:42
no its not the board its new enough for 32 bit(i've run xp and simplyMEPIS on it fine) its just that my board is not supported i wounder if there was a patch (or other manual code ect.)And yes the reso. and depth are both set right.
Posted by roberts on Mar. 05 2006,04:26
Most other distros use a full X server.This is way to big for DSL's 50 MB limit. We use K drive/Tiny X X server. You can use the command Xvesa -listmodes To see the modes that your video card can support using Tiny X If you want Mepis like X, then use XFree86.dsl extension with DSL. Posted by darkerror05 on Mar. 05 2006,04:37
thank you
Posted by cbagger01 on Mar. 05 2006,08:18
Intel 845g series are horrible graphics chipsThey only properly support 640x480x16bit color for VESA modes, so you can boot with: dsl vga=normal xsetup and choose Xvesa and 640x480x16bit Then use ALT-LeftClick to drag your windows down until the title bar is in view and then maximize them. Or install XFree86 and use the i810 driver |