[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
** Description changed: Binary package hint: displayconfig-gtk Where possible, displayconfig-gtk should generate an xorg.conf file that uses RandR 1.2 rather than the older xinerama server code, as it makes better use of the card's features (e.g. sharing a single framebuffer for multiple monitors), and allows runtime reconfiguration of the displays. There is some information on configuring an initial RandR 1.2 layout available on the Intel Linux Graphics website: http://www.intellinuxgraphics.org/dualhead.html The instructions there worked when configuring dual head on my Radeon 9200SE, modulo different naming of the outputs. To configure the "DVI-0" and "VGA-0" outputs on my system, I used the following configuration fragment: Section "Device" Identifier "ATI Technologies Inc RV280 [Radeon 9200 SE]" Driver "ati" BusID "PCI:1:0:0" Option "monitor-DVI-0" "Sony SDM-S74 [1]" Option "monitor-VGA-0" "Sony SDM-S74 [2]" EndSection Section "Monitor" Identifier "Sony SDM-S74 [1]" Option "DPMS" HorizSync 30-65 VertRefresh 50-75 Option "LeftOf""Sony SDM-S74 [2]" EndSection Section "Monitor" Identifier "Sony SDM-S74 [2]" Option "DPMS" HorizSync 30-65 VertRefresh 50-75 EndSection Section "Screen" Identifier "Default Screen" Device "ATI Technologies Inc RV280 [Radeon 9200 SE]" Monitor "Sony SDM-S74 [1]" DefaultDepth16 SubSection "Display" Modes "1280x1024" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480" Virtual 2560 1024 EndSubSection EndSection One quirk I noticed was that I could not specify the position of the VGA-0 monitor relative to the DVI-0 monitor -- I needed to do the opposite. From a look at the "xrandr" command line tool output, this is probably because the VGA-0 output is the first one, and they set up the outputs in order so it doesn't know how to process the positioning option. + + --- + + GNOME control center folks have said they prefer a C-based solution to + this, so rather than add xrandr to displayconfig-gtk, they suggested + merging efforts with Soren's work. ** Summary changed: - displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible + GUI screen config tool should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible -- GUI screen config tool should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
It seems like there are two bugs here 1) displayconfig-gtk writes an xorg.conf that prevents xrandr from working properly 2) displayconfig-gtk does not use xrandr to perform operations like adding/removing displays, rotating the screen, etc. Bryce's work on a new tool is a reasonable fix for #2, but no one has said if #1 is fixed yet. -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
I suspect the reason for duplicating to this was because of the plans stated above to switch to a new tool. However, I think the better plan would be to wait until this tool is in place and displayconfig-gtk has been removed from the System menu, and then go through and mark appropriate bugs as 'wontfix'. But there are some situations where we are still using displayconfig-gtk (bulletproof-x in particular) so we need to take care not to close bugs too aggressively, because some may still need to be fixed anyway. -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
Standard Hardy start-up doesn't start xrandr correctly (I get a copy of my laptop monitor on the external screen) the top screen is also in a lower resolution than the maximum available. (I guess xorg doesnt detect it well enough) So with the attached code (got it from somewhere I cant remember) I do the following (and it meight be usefull for others) ./external-monitor.sh off (I also kill awn in this command as it isnt working well with screen changes yet) ./external-monitor.sh on above 1280x1024 I guess this is also very handy if you are using a projector (as you can change the resolution appropriately) Cheers, ** Attachment added: "external-monitor.sh" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/12272449/external-monitor.sh -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
Are you sure that #178061 is a duplicate of this bug. Waiting GABOR CZIGOLA explanations i remove the duplicate. -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
** Tags added: iso-testing -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
Re: [Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
I'm working on getting the apply button working before uploading a test version. displayconfig-gtk is probably going to still be needed for non-xrandr enabled drivers, and probably also for bulletproof-x mode. But otherwise, that's correct that for xrandr-enabled drivers, displayconfig-gtk will not be required. On Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 12:09:46AM -, unggnu wrote: > It looks great. I would appreciate this. Is there a version for testing > purposes? > Btw. is displaconfig-gtk needed anymore with xorg.conf free configuration? I > am not sure if all graphic/monitor configuration work with autodedection and > xrandr but maybe it could be a fall back option which could be installed. > > -- > displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible > https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 > You received this bug notification because you are a bug assignee. > > Status in Source Package "displayconfig-gtk" in Ubuntu: In Progress > > Bug description: > Binary package hint: displayconfig-gtk > > Where possible, displayconfig-gtk should generate an xorg.conf file that uses > RandR 1.2 rather than the older xinerama server code, as it makes better use > of the card's features (e.g. sharing a single framebuffer for multiple > monitors), and allows runtime reconfiguration of the displays. > > There is some information on configuring an initial RandR 1.2 layout > available on the Intel Linux Graphics website: > > http://www.intellinuxgraphics.org/dualhead.html > > The instructions there worked when configuring dual head on my Radeon 9200SE, > modulo different naming of the outputs. To configure the "DVI-0" and "VGA-0" > outputs on my system, I used the following configuration fragment: > > Section "Device" > Identifier "ATI Technologies Inc RV280 [Radeon 9200 SE]" > Driver "ati" > BusID "PCI:1:0:0" > Option "monitor-DVI-0" "Sony SDM-S74 [1]" > Option "monitor-VGA-0" "Sony SDM-S74 [2]" > EndSection > > Section "Monitor" > Identifier "Sony SDM-S74 [1]" > Option "DPMS" > HorizSync 30-65 > VertRefresh 50-75 > Option "LeftOf""Sony SDM-S74 [2]" > EndSection > > Section "Monitor" > Identifier "Sony SDM-S74 [2]" > Option "DPMS" > HorizSync 30-65 > VertRefresh 50-75 > EndSection > > Section "Screen" > Identifier "Default Screen" > Device "ATI Technologies Inc RV280 [Radeon 9200 SE]" > Monitor "Sony SDM-S74 [1]" > DefaultDepth16 > SubSection "Display" > Modes "1280x1024" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480" > Virtual 2560 1024 > EndSubSection > EndSection > > One quirk I noticed was that I could not specify the position of the VGA-0 > monitor relative to the DVI-0 monitor -- I needed to do the opposite. From a > look at the "xrandr" command line tool output, this is probably because the > VGA-0 output is the first one, and they set up the outputs in order so it > doesn't know how to process the positioning option. -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
@unggnu: Despite fewer mandatory configuration items in xorg.conf there are some things that are suited to remain in it. For instance, desired RandR defaults can be specified therein, making it unnecessary to run xrandr-based scripts upon login to get that extended desktop configured etc. But whether or not displayconfig-gtk is needed or can be replaced by some other application - I'd say probably. But, of the three major apps in this area: grandr, urandr and displayconfig-gtk, it seems that displayconfig-gtk is the most active for the moment and most likely to remain the default screen configuration application - granted that it will solve this bug... Also I think displayconfig-gtk is the only one that actually modifies xorg.conf, but I am not sure on that point. @Bryce Harrington: I am curious to know if you are adding the possibility to write the RandR-configuration into xorg.conf as well or making a wrapper around xrandr? I too would love to try a test version btw... Cheers, Fredrik -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
** Tags added: qa-hardy-platform ** Tags removed: qa-hardy-list -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
It looks great. I would appreciate this. Is there a version for testing purposes? Btw. is displaconfig-gtk needed anymore with xorg.conf free configuration? I am not sure if all graphic/monitor configuration work with autodedection and xrandr but maybe it could be a fall back option which could be installed. -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
I've been working on a different approach to solving this bug, but adding xrandr 1.2 support to the existing Screen Resolution tool: http://bryceharrington.org/files/screenrez_a.png ** Changed in: displayconfig-gtk (Ubuntu) Assignee: (unassigned) => Bryce Harrington (bryceharrington) -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
Three Cheers for Importance -> Critical! Having this in Hardy would finally squelch one of the last significant shortcomings of Ubuntu on my Dell 1420n. -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
** Changed in: displayconfig-gtk (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided => Critical -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
Yes, curious to know if and when this might land in Hardy. -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
So do I! The integration of grandr functionality and xrandr-based configuration file generation should IMO have far greater priority for Hardy! Basically "everything" that we have been longing for in terms of dynamic display configuration is already possible in Gutsy using xrandr cli and adjusting the "Virtual" setting in xorg.conf, It is really time for this to become available for the common user! -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
** Tags added: qa-hardy-list -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
When this is finished I hope it will have all the functionality of grandr. http://gitweb.freedesktop.org/?p=xorg/app/grandr.git;a=summary -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
Thanks for the update! Always nice to know there's a roadmap. -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
It won't be fixed for weeks or monthes and perhaps never for Gutsy. We started to work on the Python bindings for XRandR 1.2. As soon as they are done I am going to port guidance (the backend of displayconfig-gtk) to the new code. See https://edge.launchpad.net/python-xrandr -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
This bug is marked as 'In Progress', but has had no updates in two weeks, and is assigned to nobody. Maybe this should be set back to 'Confirmed'? -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
Also eagerly watching this issue, hoping this will help me manage dual montors with the intel x3100 -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
Be sure that it has got the priority that it deserves. -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
In my opinion, this should recieve more priority. It is FAR too difficult for a new user to select dual screen, or even use this tool at all. (It just doesn't work for 2 monitors) At work, this is one of the main arguments against using ubuntu. -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
Sebastian, can you outline some of the tasks required for implementing this, if there are things others could help with? -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
I am already working (planing phase) on integrating xrandr into guidance. But it requires a lot of code refractoring. The goal of displayconig-gtk is to support both worlds. I will use this bug as a duplicate collection for all xrandr feature requests in the future. -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144641] Re: displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible
The xrandr bindings for python would be a field of working too. ** Changed in: displayconfig-gtk (Ubuntu) Status: New => In Progress -- displayconfig-gtk should generate an randr 1.2 configuration where possible https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144641 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
