thanks for the information on the display problem. i was able to resolve
this and just starting to get into linux. so far its great.
thanks again, gene
From: "Steven Cheong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: [newbie] display problems
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 11:13:51 -0400
can anyone tell me how to change the resolution from 1024*768 to 800*600 in
the GNOME
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From: Alvarez, Angel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Friday, April 14, 2000 9:49 AM
Subject: RE: [newbie] display problems
> You must choice the correct parameters for your video card and monitor
> Try XF86Setup from the command line
> # XF86Setup
>
>
> Angel Claudio Alvarez
>
>
> -----Mensaje original-----
> De: gene foy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Enviado el: Jueves 13 de Abril de 2000 19:35
> Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Asunto: [newbie] display problems
>
>
> i used linux once before and loved it. i just installed mandrake 7.0 and
> went through the process rather smoothly until i reached configure x. i
> selected the defaults the first time then when that failed i tried
several
> of the other options for resolution and monitor. wheather i accept the
> change or reject it, my screen becomes a kalidascope of colorful little
> retangles. nice look but unreadable. i have a pentiun 233mmx, 64mb ram,
> 8.4gb hd, diamond stealth 220turbo video card, monitor is an nec
multisync
> 2. the equipment is not the newest but i think it will work with some
more
> attention. thank you i would appreciate any help.
> gene
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