Ron Greer wrote:
> Hmm... one of the generic ways to just change video resolutions and test it
> is by typing:
> 'Ctrl-Alt-+' for increasing resolutions, and 'Ctrl-Alt--' for decreasing
> resolutions.
> DrakConf should allow you to change your resolution from there also. If
> none of these options work, let me know and I'll give you some better help
> on modifying the config files.
> You might also try running 'xf86config' from the console and try
> re-configuring X.
> I hope this helps!
> -=Ron=-
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Caleb McKay [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2000 1:56 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [newbie] No freakin clue?!?!?
>
> Okay, you have the same video card I do which means you have a serious
> problem. The x server that works with the Sav 4 card is the generic svga.
> The svga server has crashed my mandrake system since day 1. But please feel
> free to try and let me know the results so I can figure out if I have some
> other type of problem. You need to go to the command prompt and type
> xfree86config. This is a simple text based setup program and should be self
> explanatory. when you get to the part where you choose video card, there
> should be a listing for s3 sav4. Choose it and continue on. Email me and let
> me know what the results are. Whenever I run x and try to log out my system
> crashes. There have been several individuals who have reported this bug to
> mandrake (so I know its not just me) but they have still not done anything
> about it (that's why I;ve gone back to RedHat). Maybe someday they will do
> something about it. There is also a driver for creative's sav4 and it works
> great under redhat but I have yet to get it to work on any other distro
> (I've tried SuSE, mandrake, and storm).
>
> Caleb
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Luenin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2000 4:49 AM
> Subject: [newbie] No freakin clue?!?!?
>
> > Im really really new with computers....not to mention Linux(which a
> > friend installed on my comp) But im trying to learn on my own. Im
> > having prob with the screen resolution. My icons are huge. How can i
> > change my sceen resolution. I have a Savage4. Please Please help.
> > Thanx.
> > Your Homeboy
> > Roach
> >
> >This is Roach again.
Thanx.....tried what you said.....and doesnt seem to work.....Its being really
gay. Any other suggestions. Like I said....Im kinda new with
comps....especially Linux......but i'll give anything a try once.
Still confused
Roach
