[xubuntu-users] Xubuntu 18.10 dual monitor problem
System: Machine:Intel Dual Xeon E5-2630 OS: Xubuntu 18.10 GPU:Nvidia K4000 GPU Monitors: Dual Planar PX212M 1600x1200 Monitors Problem: System has been running fine for years under all past versions of Xubuntu up through 18.04. The dual monitors are configures without Xinerama so that separate desktop sessions with separate panels launch on each screen. After the recent upgrade to Xubuntu 18.10, the second monitor is not being recognized. There is a display :0.0, but no active display :0.1. However, the second monitor is actually active: * Upon boot it goes from black to a uniform grey * The mouse can travel onto the second screen (pointer visible) and keyboard input (e.g., volume keys) are active * Xscreensaver displays on both monitors when it goes active I have tried to manually start an xfwm4 window manager on the second screen, but this is not possible without a defined :0.1 display. Rather than overload this post with data, at the following link I have provided a number of screen shots, config file listings, output from relevant commands and log files to explain in detail what is (or isn't!) happening: http://smallthoughts.com/xfce/xfce.html Question: What changed between Xubuntu 18.04 and 18.10 that is keeping the OS from detecting the second screen and configuring it properly and what can I do to rectify the problem? I will provide additional information as needed. Suggestions are truly appreciated. Thanks for any help you can offer. Regards, -- Jeff -- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/xubuntu-users
Re: [xubuntu-users] Xubuntu 18.10 dual monitor problem
On Sun, Jan 20, 2019 at 07:31:27AM -0800, Jeffery Small wrote: > The dual monitors are configures without Xinerama so that separate > desktop sessions with separate panels launch on each screen. > * The mouse can travel onto the second screen (pointer visible) > and keyboard input (e.g., volume keys) are active > * Xscreensaver displays on both monitors when it goes active This all suggests that the X server at least sees the monitor. Skimming through the Xorg log, I notice that the driver has named the second screen "DFP-4", but your Xorg.conf is trying to configure screen :0.1 using "DFP-3". Try changing the "Screen1" section in Xorg.conf to use "DFP-4" instead of "DFP-3". -Dave Dodge/dodo...@dododge.net -- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/xubuntu-users
[xubuntu-users] Desktop suddenly behaving strangely, need help
HelloSuddenly my desktop is behaving strangely. New windows lack the upper right hand corner controls (maximize / minimize) and I cannot get to my desktop and other folders. The panel has turned black, but still has all the items, including the whisker menu. Cursor when on panel is now a black X.Can anyone help me repair this. I am somewhat new to xubuntu and run 14.04 due to my laptop being old and short on resources.Thank youPeter Top Gut Doctor Warns: "Throw Out This Vegetable Immediately" unhealthpublications.com http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/5c44bc52e977a3c52406cst03vuc-- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/xubuntu-users
Re: [xubuntu-users] Xubuntu 18.10 dual monitor problem
Op 20/01/19 om 16:31 schreef Jeffery Small: System: Machine: Intel Dual Xeon E5-2630 OS: Xubuntu 18.10 GPU: Nvidia K4000 GPU Monitors: Dual Planar PX212M 1600x1200 Monitors Problem: System has been running fine for years under all past versions of Xubuntu up through 18.04. The dual monitors are configures without Xinerama so that separate desktop sessions with separate panels launch on each screen. Hello, xrandr is a cmd that will give the NAME of the displays. I have seen that the name might change from VGA1 to VGA-1 when upgrading and that gives a problem, when I put a line in .profile that will arrange the display (or some other old setting is read). arandr is the GUI app, and lets you save a configuration, that can be used. Marc -- The "Penguin" has arrived - and he's not going away - ever. For former Apple users: Xubuntu.org (menu's up left) For former Windows users: Lubuntu.org (menu's down left) -- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/xubuntu-users
Re: [xubuntu-users] Desktop suddenly behaving strangely, need help
On 20/01/2019 18:21, avengethecathars wrote: > Hello > Suddenly my desktop is behaving strangely. New windows lack the upper > right hand corner controls (maximize / minimize) and I cannot get to my > desktop and other folders. The panel has turned black, but still has all > the items, including the whisker menu. Cursor when on panel is now a > black X. I currently have the identical problem, although my cursor is still an arrow. It goes away when I reboot, but not if I restart X. I *think* it's because I fiddled with my Desktop folder at one stage shortly after installation (Mint 18) trying to get different wallpapers on each of the four desktops. But I don't know what it is. I thought it was happening at random but it *does* appear to be connected with running some applications, and a signal that it is about to happen is that the applications starts up with the title bar off-screen. It's easy to get it back on-screen (Alt and left mouse botton to slide the rest of the window into view). What I don't know is *why* it happens, but from experience my guess is a bug in the video driver. > Can anyone help me repair this. I am somewhat new to xubuntu and run > 14.04 due to my laptop being old and short on resources. I would recommend Xubuntu or even Lubuntu if your hardware is old. I have had very good results with both. ///Peter -- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/xubuntu-users
Re: [xubuntu-users] Desktop suddenly behaving strangely, need help
On 20/01/2019 21:18, Peter Flynn wrote:> I would recommend Xubuntu Well duuuh of course...sorry, stock response. But Lubuntu is worth trying out, and you may find you can use a more recent version. ///Peter -- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/xubuntu-users
Re: [xubuntu-users] Desktop suddenly behaving strangely, need help
Thanks again, Peter (and hello again!)The kind folks at the xubuntu IRC channel sorted it for me. Unfortunately, the chat and terminal commands are all gone. It the wizards there needed to know the version of window manager I use, and the command involved xfwm4 .Sorry I could not be of more help.Hoping you are well.P. -- Original Message -- From: Peter Flynn To: xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Re: [xubuntu-users] Desktop suddenly behaving strangely, need help Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2019 21:18:37 + On 20/01/2019 18:21, avengethecathars wrote: > Hello > Suddenly my desktop is behaving strangely. New windows lack the upper > right hand corner controls (maximize / minimize) and I cannot get to my > desktop and other folders. The panel has turned black, but still has all > the items, including the whisker menu. Cursor when on panel is now a > black X. I currently have the identical problem, although my cursor is still an arrow. It goes away when I reboot, but not if I restart X. I *think* it's because I fiddled with my Desktop folder at one stage shortly after installation (Mint 18) trying to get different wallpapers on each of the four desktops. But I don't know what it is. I thought it was happening at random but it *does* appear to be connected with running some applications, and a signal that it is about to happen is that the applications starts up with the title bar off-screen. It's easy to get it back on-screen (Alt and left mouse botton to slide the rest of the window into view). What I don't know is *why* it happens, but from experience my guess is a bug in the video driver. > Can anyone help me repair this. I am somewhat new to xubuntu and run > 14.04 due to my laptop being old and short on resources. I would recommend Xubuntu or even Lubuntu if your hardware is old. I have had very good results with both. ///Peter -- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/xubuntu-users Man Claims His Energy Machine Can Power Entire Towns (Watch) upnextnews.com http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/5c4501fb36e0f1fa6876st02vuc-- xubuntu-users mailing list xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/xubuntu-users
