Re: [ubuntu-uk] Command line editing
On Wed, 2006-11-01 at 05:05 +, alan c wrote: Can you say what the PC model is etc? Hello Alan, I had the machine built to my own spec and then added an extra hard drive, more memory, etc. It is entirely Microsoft free, although I do run other flavours of Linux on it, apart from my favourite Ubuntu. Keith. -- Keith Bowerman, Prestwood, South Staffs, England. Using Ubuntu 6.06 on a Linux only machine. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Command line editing
Keith Bowerman wrote: On Wed, 2006-11-01 at 05:05 +, alan c wrote: Can you say what the PC model is etc? Hello Alan, I had the machine built to my own spec and then added an extra hard drive, more memory, etc. It is entirely Microsoft free, although I do run other flavours of Linux on it, apart from my favourite Ubuntu. It is just that, say, the graphics card or chip details and the monitor etc details would be useful to be on record for others who may be needing help with the same problem. -- ac -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Command line editing
On 31/10/06, Keith Bowerman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have no idea how to edit the file from the command line. log in to the text console as yourself. type: sudo pico /etc/X11/xorg.conf enter your password at the prompt Once you have made the changes, press crtl+o to save, enter to accept the filename. Then ctrl+x to exit. To test the changes, type: startx To exit X and return to command prompt, press: ctrl+alt+backspace (literally kills the X server) (only to be used for emergency use!!) Hope this helps. I have been playing with the xorg.conf file today to get my two screens working. Matthew -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Command line editing
On 31/10/06, Keith Bowerman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can remember what alterations I made but I have no idea how to edit the file from the command line. Can someone please point me in the right direction. From the command line type: sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf It is wise to cp the file somewhere and then if you damage it you can always cp it back. If this fails you can try: sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg which should replace it with something that works (hopefully) -- DRM: Digital Restrictions Management -- learn about the dangers at http://www.defectivebydesign.org/what_is_drm -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Command line editing
On Tue, 2006-10-31 at 16:00 +, Keith Bowerman wrote: I wonder if someone brighter than me could help this old codger. I installed Dapper on a new machine but the screen resolution was no better than 640x480 and with a 19 monitor it was like being at the pictures. So I edited the xorg.conf file, but with disastrous results - no desktop! I can remember what alterations I made but I have no idea how to edit the file from the command line. Can someone please point me in the right direction. Hi, I know what that feels like, total bugger lol. Try this, sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg Baz -- +++ http://walkertopia.com/blog +++ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Command line editing
On Tue, 31 Oct 2006, Keith Bowerman wrote: I wonder if someone brighter than me could help this old codger. I installed Dapper on a new machine but the screen resolution was no better than 640x480 and with a 19 monitor it was like being at the pictures. We try to probe the monitor to see what resolutions to the screen can display. If that data is duff, we have to fallback to the lowest resolution possible. You can override the auto-detected capabilities: HorizSync 30-95 VertRefresh 50-160 in the Monitor section found in: /etc/X11/xorg.conf Hope that helps, let us know if it's still not working! -Paul -- High on a tall bridge, surrounded by noisy lorries. London, GB -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
