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skaos

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Posted: Oct. 21 2004,15:09

Xvesa and Xfbdev doesn't use a XF86Config file. If you are using the full Xfree86 X-server take a look at:
http://www.tux.org/~tbr....e-Linux
http://www.linux-on-laptops.com

MajorBlud

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Posted: Oct. 22 2004,00:53

Alas, Linux on Laptops no longer has an article pertaining to the Toshiba Portege 300CT.

I'm not using a full Xfree86 server....I'm using the default DSL X, of which I've tried both Xvesa and Xfb. Where are the config files for this?

MajorBlud

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Posted: Oct. 22 2004,03:14

From what I've read, there are no config files for these two mini-Xservers. The config is stored in xsetup. And apparently, these both won't allow a resolution of 1024x600. I believe you'll need a full blown X in order to get it. Am I correct in this assumption?

cbagger01

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Posted: Oct. 22 2004,05:02

I think that you are correct when referring to the xvesa server.

However, if you can somehow create a 1024x600 framebuffer at bootup time my guess is that the Xfbdev server would work with this resolution.

MajorBlud

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Posted: Oct. 22 2004,06:04

Sounds reasonable. Would I have to specify this in the
lilo.conf file? From what I've been researching, the command would be something like "fb1024x600". I also hear that you may have to specify this in a hex value. I've tried running
"XFbdev -screen 1024x600x16" at a prompt, but that doesn't do anything.

I'm a fair Linux user and I really like these mini-distros...I just haven't found one in the few that I've tried that will display that resolution.

Thanks

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