Re: Kernal Settings
First of all. I'm afraid this is the wrong list :( This is the security
list so graphics problems are off topic unless it somehow connects to
security.
Second, the easiest way to try different settings for you display is do
the following
hit Ctl-Alt-F1 to get to a terminal screen.
login in as root (generally you should always work as a user but this is
an exception)
type:
/etc/init.d/kdm stop
(if you are using gnome instead it might be gdm, or xdm) This will stop
the X display on f7.
type
dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86
That will bring you back to the X configuration system.
To get a usable display, i'd suggest picking nv (nvidia) as your display
driver, or if you want to play it safe, vesa.
Since you don't know your monitors resolution, when asked, choose Medium
and then select 1024x786 at around 65 or 75hz. You really should try
looking your monitor up online at the manufacturers website and see what
they say its capablity is, setting the refresh rate too high can
permanently damage some older monitors (maybe some new too?). Leave all
the rest of your settings alone if they work and you are happy with them.
Once you have finished you can either just run startx from the command
line, or /etc/init.d/kdm start. Either way you will be sent to the X
display so remember that if it looks good to go back to Ctl-Alt-F1 and
logout of root.
If it doesn't look good, wash, rinse, repeat till you like it.
One other thing to think about is that you can change your font sizes in
both KDE desktop and your browser manually. You will probably also want
to get some nice TT Fonts and choose the ones you like. I've found
Unicode or Monospace fonts work best for terminal windows. I don't like
suggesting trafficing with the enemy ;) but the msttcorefonts package has
some very good fonts in it.
Please don't respond to this on list, as it is inappropriate for the list.
Good luck.
David.
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On Tue, 7 Sep 2004, Snyder, Dave (D.F.) wrote:
> I just installed Debian "Sarge" from CD and I'm new to Linux.
> The install went good, however, I'm struggling to resolve one issue.
>
> I have a KDS Visual Sensations 19" monitor that's about 5 years old and
> can't find the manuals.
> I also have a NVIDIA GeForce video card.
>
> The desktop font size is very small and web pages display a very large
> font size.
> Looking at the settings under Utilities, it shows my resolution is
> 800x600 with a refresh rate of ???? ( can't recall and not at home to
> check) and I can't change the values using this window.
>
> During the install I was asked to select the monitor and video chipset
> and since I wasn't 100% sure I guessed. The result wasn't what I was
> expecting and then went through the entire install process again
> selecting options different options. Again, the results were the same.
>
> I'm not sure if I have a hardware compatibility issue and if I do if
> it's with the monitor or video card. I don't want to invest in new
> hardware if I don't have too.
>
> Is there a way to easily change the configurations without having to go
> thought the entire install process?
> I have seen the list of supported video cards on the web and when I went
> to CompUSA the few brands they carry all say compatible with various
> versions of Windows but nothing about Linux.
>
> If I need to replace the video card, what would you suggest and where
> can you purchase? The stores I've checked don't have anything which
> says it supports Linux.
>
>
>
> Dave Snyder
> ITS - DBA Supervisor PD/Finance/OGC
> iTek Building - Dearborn - Office: W2F197
> Phone: 313 62-16647 - Fax: 313 206-3543 - Pager: 313 795-7892
>
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