Re: GDM screen too big for display
> > Maybe you have a wrong resolution in a Modes line of the file
> > /etc/X11/XF86Config-4.
> >
> > For example, with the Mode line below, I think I would get the effect
> > you describe. Leaving out the resolution "1280x960", which is wrong for
> > my monitor, would fix it.
> >
> > SubSection "Display"
> > Depth 24
> > Modes "1280x960" "1280x1024" "800x600" "640x480"
> > EndSubSection
> >
> I think I use /etc/X11/xorg.conf file.
> the Modes line shows: "1024x768" "1600x1200" "800x600" "640x480"
> Correct if you ask me...
>
> On the other hand, could it be that GDM still uses the XF86Config-4
> file and gnome the xorg.conf file? Probably a silly thaught. But the
> XF86Config-4 file is still resident.
>
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It's using the highest possible resolution, you need to get rid of
"1600x1200" in your config.
I had this problem about 6 months ago and this fixed it.
Kind Regards,
B.Hoffmann
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