Changing resolution and username

Forum: X and Fluxbox
Topic: Changing resolution and username
started by: atermfan

Posted by atermfan on Feb. 26 2007,23:00

I just installed the distro into my HDD, and it gives me 3 resolution options. I would like to use 1280x960, but it is not listed. How do I change to 1280x960 resolution?

How do I change the username dsl to something else?

Posted by mikshaw on Feb. 27 2007,00:40

Try the Xvesa application to try different resolutions. You might need to install XFree86 for particular monitor settings.

I don't recommend changing dsl's username. DSL has been designed around this user specifically, and changing it will mean a whole pile of extra work. I suppose it's possible that most things dealing with user dsl go by the user id rather than username, but I haven't yet had any desire to delve into that.
If you don't intend to use the myDSL system or backup/restore (i.e. if you have a traditional debian-style install), and don't mind tweaking some settings youself, you could always just add a new user.

Posted by atermfan on Feb. 27 2007,02:50

1280x960 is not listed in Xvera. How do I get the 1280x960? I want the 4:3 ratio.

Posted by Juanito on Feb. 27 2007,03:36

In that case, you will need to use XFree86.dsl/XFree86.unc - both are available from the DSL repository.

Posted by Jason W on Feb. 27 2007,05:45

To adjust Xvesa settings in DSL you can edit the .xserverrc file in the /home/dsl directory by hand to achieve strange resolutions like the one you want to achieve. Just edit the part that says something like "-screen 800x600x16" I did it at 1280x960x16 myself for kicks and giggles and it works and also gives me a refresh rate of 87hz with the standard Xvesa server (in DSL-N RC4). A surprise to me since I have been trying ways to get Xvesa to render higher refresh rates than the 60hz or 74 hz that is standard with my video cards. The refresh rate issue has been brought up time and again in the forums but folks just don't realize how much memory and iso space Xvesa saves while delivering near perfect functionality, save the ability to adjust refresh rates. I am a fan of Xvesa even at 60hz due to its efficiency compared to a full blown XFree server and I like the fact that DSL uses it. Just takes a little getting used to, that's all. My remasters with Xfree didn't work out with Firefox unable to load and such (due to my errors no doubt) and I have learned to love Xvesa. Oh well, 'nuff said.

Posted by atermfan on Feb. 27 2007,07:06

I have edited the .xserverrc file and the resolution has gotten bigger when I rebooted. I would like to confirm that it is indeed a 1280x960, how would I do it?

The only way I know is to use xwininfo. But DSL does not have that. Is there a way to varify the screen size or resolution with existing tools?

Posted by Juanito on Feb. 27 2007,08:20

Quote (atermfan @ Feb. 27 2007,06:06)

I have edited the .xserverrc file and the resolution has gotten bigger when I rebooted.

A small point - you don't need to reboot, just use exit window manager on the right-click menu and then startx from the terminal prompt.

Posted by ^thehatsrule^ on Feb. 27 2007,20:09

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I would like to confirm that it is indeed a 1280x960, how would I do it?

The only way I know is to use xwininfo. But DSL does not have that. Is there a way to varify the screen size or resolution with existing tools?

I'm used to xrandr, but that's not included in default DSL either. One way would be to take a full sized screenshot of your desktop, and see the dimensions of the image.

Posted by andrewb on Feb. 27 2007,22:47

Have you looked at the wiki:

< http://damnsmalllinux.org/wiki/index.php?title=Vga%3Dxxx >