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Topic: DSL on Damn Small Screen, Adjust LCD screen size on Laptop

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Schlzm

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Posted: Nov. 18 2003,17:09

I'm using the default X with Frame Buffers, Xvesa didn't seem to want to work with my laptop. I have done some digging around and can't seem to find the right dir for this. Any ideas?

cbagger01

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Posted: Nov. 18 2003,19:09

Try hitting CTL-ALT-BACKSPACE to get back to the console.

Then try typing:

Xfbdev --help

I think that there is a way to change the screen size using a command switch like:

Xfbdev -screen=1024x600x16

where -screen=WIDTHxLENGTHxPIXELDEPTHxFREQUENCY or something like that.

If you find a setting that works for you, CTL-ALT-BACKSPACE out again and then edit the xsetup file in your home directory. Finally, type 'startx' to relaunch XWindows and Fluxbox with your new settings.

Good Luck

Schlzm

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Posted: Nov. 18 2003,23:21

I tried your suggestion, after much hunting for the proper specs for my laptop, and am still having the same issue. It doesn't appear to be checking that file on start. Also this may help, the screen res is set high after Lilo runs. I checked several areas and edited a few files, xsetup in home dir as well as xsetup in /etc/X11. I'm really enjoying DSL and will keep using it regardless of res but would like to be able to view the entire work area on my laptop display. Thanks for the help so far.