Re: 800x600 Xwindows screen format
On Sat, Aug 28, 1999 at 02:49:57PM +1000, Brian May wrote:
> Does anyone have tips on using XWindows on a low resolution screen (eg
> laptop)?
>
> I find that lots of programs (eg emacs, xemacs, xnetscape, and from memory
> xfig) open up windows that a too big to fit on the screen, and it is
> awkward have to resize the window automatically after reloading. I
> don't particularly want to go into each application one by one to try
> and change the default load position, either - as I would have to
> find the special procedure for every application.
>
> ...or is this a bug in my window manager (fvwm95)? Would
> using another window manager help? I know from the window manager
> sets the windows initial size and position, but the application
> can override it. I have no idea if this is the case or not
> for the above applications.
>
> (actually - I am not using this computer - I prefer fvwm)
>
> --
> Brian May <bam@snoopy.apana.org.au>
I tend to get in the habit of hitting ALT-F10 which is "maximize", or in this case
"resize to fit".
Once upon a time, I was in your position, and I took the time to make aliases for
all the common commands.
--
Thank you,
Joe Bouchard
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