Re: X windows manager?
Thanks for your help. I am now using fvwm as the windows manager. I do
have some more questions.
1. Regarding the screen blink. It blinks every 2-3 secs (sometimes
longer), forever, unless I reboot. I am not sure if it's normally, since
I never have the same problem on other machines. I do notice that
there's an error message starting X (host unknown) as well as closing X
(don't know what it really mean).
2. Which file should I edit to let fvwm start xclock and xearth etc. for
me when X starts? Also, is there a way to add a scrollbar and to reverse
the background color of the xterminal by default, so that I don't have to
do it manually each time I open an xterminal?
Thanks!
Chip
Andrei Ivanov wrote:
>
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I finally get an X server to run, but still seem to have a lot to work
> > out. It seems that I am assigned a windows manager (or none at all) that
> > is not so desirable. The xterminal in X has no title bar, so the window
> > cannot be dragged and moved. I tried to copy .xinitrc under the home
> > directory, and tried to assign fvwm95 as the windows manager, but it
> > didn't seem to work. Would appreciate any help.
>
> Well, depending upon what system you are using: Here is how I have it in
> hamm.
> There is a file called window-managers , it's in /etc/X11
> Install the desired wm and enter a path to it into that file.
>
> That ought to take care of that.
>
> >
> > Also, I am using an external monitor for a notebook. Every time I quit
> > from X windows, the monitor will blink every few seconds. Did I do
> > anything wrong to cause this?
>
> No, it should be ok. Thats X shutting down.
>
> >
> > Lastly, I seem to have a virtual desktop in X. Is there a way to change
> > the setting so that I can fit everything within the full screen? Thanks
> > in advance!
>
> You can turn the virtual desktop off in a number of ways:
> 1. Run xf86config and turn it off there. When you get to modes section,
> just change the order to what you want, and answer no to the question
> whether you want virtual desktop or not.
> 2. Edit XF86Config directly.
> Scroll down to Display subsections and comment out the Virtual Dektop
> lines.
>
> Andrei
>
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Best wishes,
Chip
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