Re: Newbie with X problems

[Kent West <westk@acu.edu>]

Kent West wrote:

> Craig Morehouse wrote:
>
> > Sorry to say, here's another newbie who can't get X started on his woody
> > box.
> >
> > Same box runs Mandrake 8.2 just fine
>
> Debian
>
> >     HorizSync    30-57
> >     VertRefresh    43-72 
>
>
> Mandrake
>
> >    HorizSync  30.0-96.0
> >    VertRefresh 48.0-160.0

Also notice that Mandrake's sync settings are considerably broader than 
Debian's. As long as your monitor can handle the higher settings, these 
can make a big difference in whether a usable screen setup can be found.

Kent