Re: Can't get xorg working on iBook - Help please!
On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:58:03 -0800
Amit Uttamchandani <amit.uttam@gmail.com> wrote:
AU> >
AU> > I also tried using Amit's xorg.conf, but got the same error
AU> > message. At this point I don't think the problem is related to the
AU> > xorg.conf file.
AU> >
AU>
AU> Actually I just realized you will have to modify the modeline in the
AU> section "Modes"
AU>
AU> The modeline I have there is specifically for my screen resolution,
AU> which is 1152x768. Search for the modeline that matches your ibook
AU> and put in there. I think it should work.
AU>
AU> Good luck.
AU>
AU> > Thanks,
AU> > /Bob
Fundamentally the problem with iBooks and recent Xorg versions is that
the current Xorg relies on auto-detecting monitor capabilities, and the
iBook hardware doesn't return that info properly. A general (if
annoying) fix is to keep an oldish live-CD that is known to work, boot
that and copy the xorg.conf to a pendrive, then use that xorg.conf. [I
used the Ubuntu 6.06 install CD, but Knoppix of comparable vintage
should also be OK].
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