Re: misc questions.

[Sten Anderson <sten@bergsoe.k-net.dk>]

linux@jhu0048.res.jhu.edu (mailing lists) writes:

> i have just installed debian on my first intel machine (i've had apples
> forever) and i have a couple of questions i hope someone doesn't mind
> answering for me. though i've checked out man pages, i haven't been able
> to figure these out on my own, though the answer may be easy ... so, what
> do i need to do to:
> 
> 1. change the resolution / pixel depth of my x setup?

You need to edit the file "/etc/X11/XF86Config". At the buttom of this 
file is a number of sections labled "Screen". One for each
server (driver). Find the section for the server you use (e.g. SVGA)
and insert the line "DefaultColorDepth 32" (or a number of your
choice). Now find the subsection that coresponds to that
colourdepth. There is a list of relolutions. Make sure that your
preferred resolution at that depth is the first in this list. 

***** Sample *****

Section "Screen"
   Driver          "SVGA"
   Device          "Primary Card"
   Monitor         "Primary Monitor"
   DefaultColorDepth 32
 
[...cut...]
  
   SubSection "Display"
      Depth        32
      Modes        "1152x864" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480" 
   EndSubSection
EndSection 

*** End sample ***

BTW: This is described in detail in "man XF86Config".

- Sten Anderson


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