On Mon, 17 Jan 2000, Nauzad Tantra wrote:
> Yes I think thats what's happened. How do I edit XF86Config and set the
> virtual desktop. To what size do i set it. I have a 14'monitor. When I start
> my system the resolution is real low. So I have to "Ctrl+Alt+ Numeric Plus"
> many times. HOw do I get into an acceptable display say 800*600 16bit
> everytime I start.
X--- My XF86Config stuff --X
Section "Screen"
Driver "SVGA"
Device "Primary Card"
Monitor "Primary Monitor"
DefaultColorDepth 32
SubSection "Display"
Depth 8
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubSection
... and so on
X-- End --X
The DefaultColorDepth label is what you need. Mine is set to 32bit colour.
You want to set it to 16.
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